Head of Permanent Recruitment

elemed; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Job summary

A premier consultancy in Medical Devices is seeking a Head of Permanent Recruitment to lead their team in London. This pivotal role involves strategic management, personal revenue generation, and the full recruitment lifecycle. The ideal candidate should have experience in the Medical Device or Life Sciences sector, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop strategies for success. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in recruitment, particularly in Medical Device or Life Sciences sectors.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in managing teams.
• Ability to develop strategies and achieve business targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and develop an existing team of international consultants.
• Lead the full recruitment lifecycle for senior mandates.
• Design hiring strategies and metrics for team success.
• Convert warm prospects and lapsed clients into active partners.

Skills

Leadership

360 Recruitment

Business Development

Commercial Strategy

Tools

CRM systems

ATS

AI automation

Job description

Location: Liverpool Street / Moorgate, London (Hybrid: 3 days onsite) Reporting to: CEO

2026 is going to be an exciting year for elemed!

We are a premier, self-funded, and 100% privately owned consultancy specialising in the world of Medical Devices. From artificial hearts to cancer-fighting radiotherapy machines, the people we place change lives.

Now, we are expanding to offer more services to our clients than ever before, and we need a brilliant Head of Permanent Recruitment to lead that charge.

The Role

This is a high growth leadership position that combines strategic management with personal revenue generation. Your core responsibilities will include:

• Leading & Coaching: Manage, train, and develop our existing team of international consultants, ensuring they have the coaching and support to reach their full potential.
• 360 Recruitment: Lead from the front by managing the full recruitment lifecycle for senior mandates, setting the standard for what excellence looks like.
• Commercial Strategy: Along with the General Manager, design the hiring strategy, targets, and metrics to ensure team success and productivity beyond the tired and dated stereotypical KPIs.
• Business Development: Inherit a wide network of legacy client accounts, turning warm prospects and lapsed clients into active partners, as well as winning new clients, to ensure a constant flow of new business.

How We Work

We believe in empowering our leaders, not micromanaging them. You will have the autonomy to make decisions and the voice to impact change. You will be supported by a robust operational backbone. We leverage a best in class tech stack and AI automation to strip away the boring admin, allowing you to focus on leading your team and closing deals.

Who You Are

This is a "Player-Manager" role. You are a strong leader who still thrives on the thrill of the sale. Whether you are an experienced manager or a senior leader looking to step up, you have a proven track record of opening accounts and developing consultants.

Ideally, you bring experience from the Medical Device/Life Sciences sector, but we are equally keen to speak with leaders from the Technology sector who understand high value, specialist recruitment markets.

The Rewards

• Stability & Agility: The economic stability of a self-funded business, combined with the rapid decision making and agility of a boutique consultancy.
• Culture: A team that celebrates and supports each other. A flexible environment built on the understanding that we are all adults.
• Growth: An opportunity to be a driving force behind our exciting future and a clear pathway to take on wider responsibility as the business expands.

To Apply: Please send your CV to [e-mail].