Principal Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences

Adecco; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a Principal Consultant for their Life Sciences UK team, focusing on recruitment and business development. This role offers industry-leading training and requires experience in Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals, aiming to contribute to team objectives and individual growth.

Benefits

Access to free skills platforms and courses

Various discounts and incentives

Global presence and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in contract recruitment within Life Sciences, Pharma, or Medical Devices is preferred.
• Ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Business development experience in similar sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract recruitment cycle including sales and delivery.
• Develop and manage client relationships.
• Qualify client requirements and maintain candidate hotlists.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship skills

Self-motivated

Customer-centric

Results-oriented

Job description

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Principal Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences, London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c77cbce032e8

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description:

About the role

We are looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Adecco Life Sciences UK team during a period of growth. This role offers industry-leading training within a friendly, dynamic team. You will focus on contract recruitment, business development, and be recognized as a trusted advisor in the Life Sciences sector.

Ideal candidates will have experience in recruiting within Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals and in business development. Your sales results will contribute to team objectives. You will identify recruitment and business opportunities, placing candidates into temporary assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the full contract recruitment cycle: Sales, Delivery, Compliance
• Developing client relationships and strategies
• Managing client relationships and business development
• Meeting or exceeding targets
• Maintaining candidate hotlists
• Reporting performance
• Qualifying client requirements
• Advertising, sourcing, and submitting candidates
• Arranging interviews and making offers
• Managing contractors/candidates and training colleagues

About you

• Driven to succeed and grow your market
• Strong communication and relationship skills
• Resilient, self-motivated, able to work under pressure
• Customer-centric
• Confident, proactive, and results-oriented

Experience in:

• Contract Recruitment in Life Sciences/Pharma/Medical Devices
• Reaching/exceeding sales targets
• Business Development in the same sectors
• Fast-paced, target-driven environments

Why choose us?

• Access to free skills platforms and courses
• Various discounts and incentives
• Global presence and growth opportunities

Join us to build a better future, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact. We support our colleagues with resources and flexible working options to help you succeed.

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