Recruitment

Aspire Rec2Rec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment business in life sciences seeks a Recruitment Consultant to manage end-to-end recruitment processes in London. This role involves developing client relationships, sourcing candidates, and achieving agreed KPIs. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, and have an interest in a structured development programme. The position offers a competitive salary with commission and a supportive work environment in a hybrid model.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Award-winning learning and development

Continuous professional development

Clear career progression routes

Supportive leadership environment

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience ideally, preferably in life sciences, healthcare, technical, or STEM sectors.
• A consultative and professional approach is required.
• Desire to progress within a structured training and development programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process within your niche.
• Develop and manage relationships with life sciences clients.
• Source and engage scientific, clinical, and technical candidates.

Skills

Strong communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences

London (Hybrid: 3 Days in Office)

Our client is a growing and highly regarded recruitment business specialising in the life sciences sector, working with organisations across pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and clinical research. Due to continued expansion, they are hiring Recruitment Consultants to join their London team, with opportunities available on contract or permanent desks.

This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term recruitment career within a business recognised for its award-winning learning and development, clear progression routes, and supportive, high-performance culture.

The Role

As a Life Sciences Recruitment Consultant, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment process within your chosen niche. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing relationships with life sciences clients across pharma, biotech, med-tech, and CROs
• Sourcing and engaging scientific, clinical, and technical candidates
• Managing vacancies from initial briefing through to placement and aftercare
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Working towards agreed KPIs and revenue targets
• Specialising on either a contract or permanent desk

What We're Looking For

• Previous recruitment experience ideally but not essential (life sciences, healthcare, technical, or STEM sectors preferred)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• A consultative and professional approach
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven
• Desire to progress within a structured training and development programme

What's On Offer

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Award-winning L–D and continuous professional development
• Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the London office
• Clear and achievable career progression routes
• Opportunity to work on contract or permanent desks
• Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment

Location

London - hybrid working available

Apply Now

Apply with your CV to be considered for this opportunity within a leading life sciences recruitment team