Business Development Executive

Sci-Rec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic life sciences recruitment firm in the UK is hiring a Recruitment Consultant to connect with clients and candidates in the biotech and pharma sectors. This role involves managing relationships and driving recruitment processes. Ideal candidates are ambitious, people-oriented, and possess a sales mindset. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, flexible work culture, and opportunities for growth, making it a thrilling opportunity for those eager to excel in the recruitment industry.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Clear progression path

Flexible, high-performance work culture

Opportunity to work with innovative companies

Regular incentives, trips, and bonuses

Qualifications

• You thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• You love networking and building meaningful relationships.
• You don't back down easily.

Responsibilities

• Building and managing relationships with clients and candidates.
• Running the full recruitment cycle – from sourcing to closing deals.
• Developing your own market and becoming an expert in your niche.

Skills

Ambition & Drive

People Person

Resilience & Tenacity

Sales Mentality

Networking

Job description

Overview

We're a fast-growing life science recruitment start-up , connecting top talent with the most innovative biotech, pharma, and medtech companies. Backed by deep industry knowledge and cutting-edge tech, we’re redefining the recruitment experience – and we want you to be part of it.

We're a small team, but feel that works in our favour. We're building a special culture and working enviornment and are looking for like-minded people to come along for the journey.

The Role

The Role :

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant , you’ll play a pivotal role in growing our business. You’ll build relationships with world-class clients on a global level, source top-tier candidates, and drive the future of life sciences through exceptional hiring.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and managing relationships with clients and candidates in the life sciences sector
• Running the full recruitment cycle – from sourcing to closing deals
• Using the latest tools and strategies to match talent with high-growth companies
• Developing your own market and becoming an expert in your niche
• Playing a key role in shaping the culture and success of our start-up

What We’re Looking For

• Ambition & Drive – You thrive in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• A People Person – You love networking and building meaningful relationships
• Resilience & Tenacity – Recruitment isn’t always easy, but you don’t back down
• A Sales Mentality – You’re target-driven and motivated by success
• Experience in Recruitment or Sales (Life Sciences experience is a plus, but not essential)

What’s in It for You?

• A competitive base salary + uncapped commission (earn big, fast!)
• A clear progression path
• A flexible, high-performance work culture – no micromanagement, just results
• The opportunity to work with some of the most innovative companies in biotech and pharma
• Regular incentives, trips, and bonuses