Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Next Phase Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in life sciences is seeking recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to build a successful career. The role offers hands-on training, a clear progression path, and a supportive team culture. You will build relationships with candidates and clients, mastering the full recruitment process with expert guidance. Competitive salary and uncapped commission included.

Benefits

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Annual profit share bonus

Hybrid working & flexible benefits

Overseas incentives & team trips

Office perks: pool table, darts, drinks fridge

Fitness & charity challenges

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop within a supportive environment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with clients and candidates.
• Ambitious and motivated to succeed in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with candidates and clients in life sciences.
• Learn the full recruitment process with expert guidance.
• Develop a network and grow your specialist market.
• Collaborate with senior consultants for learning opportunities.

Skills

Confident communication

Relationship building

Motivation and ambition

Sales experience

Education

Recent graduate or early-career professional

Job description

What we Offer

Comprehensive Training & Mentoring

From day one, you will receive hands‑on coaching, structured learning, and mentoring from experienced recruiters. You will learn the full recruitment process — from building relationships to managing client partnerships — at your own pace, with constant support.

Clear Career Path

You will have a clear progression path from Trainee to Consultant, Senior, Manager and beyond — with targets, pay rises, and promotions mapped out.

Supportive Team Culture

You will join a friendly, close‑knit team that celebrates success together. We will challenge you to grow, but you will never be on your own.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive base salary + up to 50% uncapped commission
• Annual profit share bonus
• Hybrid working & flexible benefits
• Overseas incentives & team trips
• Office perks: pool table, darts, drinks fridge, great coffee
• Fitness & charity challenges

Why Next Phase?

We work with cutting‑edge companies shaping the future of healthcare — from biotech start‑ups to global pharma leaders. Every placement you make helps bring life‑changing treatments and technologies to patients worldwide. You will be part of something meaningful, every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build relationships with candidates and clients in the life science sector
• Learn and master the full recruitment process with expert guidance
• Develop your own network and grow your specialist market
• Collaborate with senior consultants and learn from the best

What We’re Looking For

• A recent graduate or early‑career professional eager to learn
• A confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people
• Motivated, ambitious, and ready to build a successful career
• Experience in sales, customer service, customer‑facing marketing or a relationship‑building role

Your Career Starts Here

If you want training, progression, and a place where your success is genuinely supported — join Next Phase and build a career that changes lives.

Apply now and take your first step into recruitment with purpose.