French Speaking Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences Sector

The Language Business; High Wycombe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international recruitment agency specializing in life sciences seeks a French-speaking Recruitment Consultant. The role involves building relationships with clients across French-speaking regions and delivering top candidates. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commissions, hybrid working options, and numerous benefits to support professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Sponsored MBA at Cranfield University

Electric bike scheme (up to £2,000 subsidy)

£25 monthly gym membership contribution

Matched pension contribution up to 7.5%

Qualifications

• Fluent in written and spoken French and English.
• Degree educated in a relevant field is ideal.
• Experience in recruitment or sales preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients in life sciences.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source and interview candidates.

Skills

Fluency in French

Fluency in English

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in life sciences, medical sciences, or business

Job description

French Speaking Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences Sector

• Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid – Minimum 2 days/week in office)
• Languages: Fluent French & English required
• Salary: £28,000 – £45,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £50,000+)

A Fantastic Opportunity in International Life Sciences Recruitment

We are delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity for a French-speaking Recruitment Consultant to join a progressive and international recruitment agency specialising in the life sciences and medical industries.

You'll be working across French-speaking regions of Europe—including France, Switzerland, and the Benelux region—building relationships with leading organisations in the sector and matching them with top-tier scientific and medical talent.

About the Role

As a French-speaking Recruitment Consultant, your mission will be to understand the unique hiring needs of our clients in the life sciences space and deliver high-calibre candidates to meet those needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of clients in the life sciences and medical industries
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Work towards individual and team targets
• Source and interview candidates via phone and in-person
• Attend industry exhibitions, conferences, and client meetings
• Provide support to colleagues and contribute to team success

About You

We are looking for someone who is driven, enthusiastic, and capable of building lasting relationships in a dynamic international environment.

Requirements:

• Fluency in French and English (both written and spoken)
• Degree educated – ideally in life sciences, medical sciences, or business
• Recruitment or sales experience is preferred, but not essential (full training provided)
• Positive, “can-do” attitude with a collaborative mindset
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Familiarity or willingness to learn medical/life science terminology

Salary & Benefits

• Base Salary: £28,000 (graduate entry) – £45,000 (experienced recruiters)
• Uncapped commission – realistic OTE of £50,000+
• Hybrid working: 2+ days per week in the High Wycombe office (50 mins from London)
• 25 days holiday, increasing with service
• Sponsored MBA at Cranfield University (optional)
• Electric bike scheme (up to £2,000 subsidy)
• £25 monthly gym membership contribution
• Matched pension contribution up to 7.5%

Apply Today

If you’re fluent in French and excited by the opportunity to build a career in international life sciences recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please forward your up-to-date CV to:
Jonathan Grimes