Recruitment Consultant

Next Phase Recruitment Limited; Steyning; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is looking for an experienced recruiter to join their Life Science team. This role involves partnering with biotech and pharmaceutical clients, managing full-cycle recruitment, and nurturing candidate pipelines. The ideal candidate should have a solid recruitment foundation, be proactive in business development, and be familiar with CRM/ATS platforms. The position offers up to 50% uncapped commission and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Up to 50% uncapped commission

Hybrid working

Flexible benefits

Office perks like a pool table and Nespresso machine

Performance reviews tailored to goals

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in recruitment, any sector considered.
• Proactive approach to business development.
• Desire to grow your desk and career.

Responsibilities

• Partner with biotech and pharma clients to shape hiring solutions.
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from BD to placement.
• Build and nurture candidate pipelines.

Skills

Proactive business development

Relationship management

Confidence using CRM/ATS platforms

Life science expertise

Tools

CRM platforms

ATS platforms

Market analysis tools

Job description

Overview

Already successful in recruitment but ready for something more?

If you're an experienced recruiter looking to step into a more rewarding, high-impact role, Next Phase Recruitment could be your next move. Join our thriving Life Science team and partner with some of the most innovative biotech and pharma companies in the UK, Europe, and the US.

What Makes Us Different

Why Experienced Recruiters Choose Us

At Next Phase, we don t do generic recruitment. We re a trusted search partner to organisations driving breakthroughs in areas like Cell & Gene Therapy, AI-led Drug Discovery, and Informatics. You'll be joining a profitable, privately owned firm with a high-growth trajectory, a strong international client base, and real financial headroom to expand.

We offer the structure, tools, and support you need to build a billing desk your way, with autonomy and leadership who actually understand the job you do.

What Makes Us Different

• Profit superbonus shared annually recognising team success, not just individual performance
• Blended revenue model: retained, contingent, and contract recruitment
• Clients across the UK, EU, and US including leaders in AI/ML, informatics, and CGT
• Established desks across scientific development, quality, and manufacturing
• Dedicated business analyst to support on search structure, market insights & building your client base
• Strong Tech Stack: Vincere, Lusha, Sense, Automation tools & performance dashboards
• On-demand market insight: competitor data, salary benchmarking, trend analysis
• Clear progression paths from Consultant to Director, all with defined criteria

What You ll Do

• Partner with biotech and pharma clients to understand their hiring needs and shape solutions
• Manage full-cycle recruitment from BD and search strategy to placement and post-hire care
• Build and nurture candidate pipelines, acting as a career coach and market expert
• Collaborate closely with your team, learning from top performers and sharing in their success

What You Bring

• A solid foundation in recruitment any sector considered, Life Science a bonus
• A proactive approach to business development and relationship management
• Confidence using CRM/ATS platforms and search tools
• A desire to grow your desk, your income, and your long-term career

What You ll Get

• Up to 50% uncapped commission
• Hybrid working, flexible benefits, and full HR support
• Performance reviews and PDPs tailored to your goals
• Incentives including overseas trips, fitness challenges & charity events
• Fantastic office in Horsham free parking, pool table, darts board, drinks fridge & Nespresso coffee machine

This Is More Than Just Recruitment

Every candidate you place helps develop life-changing therapies and technologies. You re not just filling jobs you re shaping the future of science and healthcare.

Ready to make a bigger impact with your recruitment career?

Let s talk. Apply now to join the team at Next Phase.