Contract Client Associate - London, Uncapped Commission

Hlx Life Sciences; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Clear progression

Mentorship

International opportunities

Unlimited holiday

Global travel

Job summary

Hlx Life Sciences is recruiting for a Contract Client Associate in London. This role focuses on growing our contract recruitment business from the London HQ, winning new contract work and expanding existing accounts.

You’ll work with top performers and learn how to build a high-performing contract desk, with clear progression toward leadership. We’re seeking ambitious, commercially minded candidates early in their recruitment or sales careers who want genuine progression, real earning potential

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, sales, account management or another client-facing commercial role; contract recruitment experience is a strong advantage
• A genuine interest in business development and winning new clients
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of contract rates, margins and extensions
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to engage hiring managers and senior stakeholders
• Organised and detail-focused, able to manage multiple clients and live requirements at once
• Financially motivated, with clear personal and professional goals
• Competitive, resilient and proactive, with a genuine desire to succeed in a high-performance environment
• Experience in Life Sciences, Technology, Engineering or other specialist markets is advantageous, but not essential

Responsibilities

• Generating new contract business through calls, meetings and market mapping across the UK and European life sciences market
• Building and developing relationships with hiring managers, procurement teams and senior leaders
• Taking briefs on contract requirements and working closely with delivery consultants to fill them quickly
• Negotiating contractor rates and client margins
• Managing ongoing client relationships, including extensions, renewals and account growth
• Supporting contractor care and ensuring a smooth experience for clients and contractors throughout each assignment
• Identifying new market opportunities and helping shape the growth of the London contract team
• Developing towards running your own contract desk, with clear progression into Consultant, Senior and leadership roles

Job description

Hlx Life Sciences is recruiting for a Contract Client Associate in London. This role focuses on growing our contract recruitment business from the London HQ, winning new contract work and expanding existing accounts.

You’ll work with top performers and learn how to build a high-performing contract desk, with clear progression toward leadership. We’re seeking ambitious, commercially minded candidates early in their recruitment or sales careers who want genuine progression, real earning potential