Recruitment Consultant – Executive Search

Permanent People Rec2Rec; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Executive Search firm that values quality over quantity in recruitment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across the MedTech, Life Sciences, and Chemicals sectors, managing a warm desk and building lasting relationships with clients and candidates. With an industry-leading commission structure and a supportive team environment, you will thrive in a culture that encourages professional growth and personal development. Enjoy the flexibility of working from home on Fridays while benefiting from generous holiday allowances and long-term rewards for your dedication. This is your chance to make a significant impact in a rewarding career.

Benefits

Industry-leading commission structure

Work from home on Fridays

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Long-term rewards for service

Team events and activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a permanent recruiter with evidence of success.
• Strong client-facing confidence and intellectual curiosity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a warm desk across Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices.
• Deliver high-quality, search-led recruitment services.

Skills

Permanent Recruitment

Headhunting

Client Relationship Management

Consultative Selling

Market Research

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Executive Search

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Recruitment Consultant – Executive Search | MedTech, Life Sciences & Chemicals

Location: Cheshire

Our client is a leading Executive Search and Headhunting firm with over 25 years of experience in placing high-impact professionals across the MedTech, Life Sciences, and Chemicals sectors. They focus on building trusted advisory relationships rather than quick wins, often working on permanent, retained search mandates.

They are expanding and are seeking a driven Permanent Recruitment Consultant to join their high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and developing a warm desk across sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Life Sciences, handling roles from £50k Sales Professionals to £200k+ Executive mandates
• Delivering high-quality, search-led recruitment services, emphasizing quality over KPI-driven contingent recruitment
• Building strong, consultative relationships with clients and candidates
• Engaging in frequent client visits and field activities
• Learning from and supporting experienced executive search professionals

Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as a permanent recruiter, with evidence of success
• Experience in headhunting, retained search, or building desks in challenging markets
• Experience in talent-short sectors with a deep understanding beyond surface-level CV sifting
• Strong client-facing confidence and intellectual curiosity

Benefits:

• Industry-leading commission structure – approximately one-third of all billings
• Office-based Monday to Thursday, WFH on Fridays
• Long-term rewards for 5–10 years of service
• Team events and outward-bound activities fostering a work-hard, play-hard culture
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown

Apply now or contact Beth Long at Permanent People R2Rec for more information.

Additional Details

• Seniority Level: Not Applicable
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Science, Consulting, and Business Development
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting