German 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 in life sciences is searching for a German-speaking Recruitment Consultant. You will engage with clients in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, helping to connect them with top-tier candidates. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits including a base salary of £28,000 to £45,000 and uncapped commission leading to an OTE exceeding £50,000.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing with service

Sponsored MBA at Cranfield University

Electric bike scheme

Monthly gym membership contribution

Matched pension contribution up to 7.5%

Qualifications

• Degree educated, ideally in life sciences, medical sciences, or business.
• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English is essential.
• Sales or recruitment experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients in life sciences and medical industries.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source and interview candidates via phone and in-person.

Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in life sciences, medical sciences, or business

Job description

German Speaking Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences Sector

• Location:High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (Hybrid – Minimum 2 days/week in office)
• Languages:Fluent German & 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 aGerman-speaking Recruitment Consultantto join a progressive and international recruitment agency specialising in thelife sciences and medical industries.

You'll be working across German-speaking regions of Europe—includingGermany, Switzerland and Austria ( DACH) —building relationships with leading organisations in the sector and matching them with top-tier scientific and medical talent.

About the Role

As aGerman-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 German and English(both written and spoken)
• Degree educated– ideally in life sciences, medical sciences, or business
• Recruitment or sales experience is preferred, butnot 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– realisticOTE 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 German and English 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