At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships in the life sciences sector and manage the recruitment lifecycle.
- Company: Barrington James, a leader in recruitment for TechBio and Biotech industries.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, growth opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior consultants and expand your career in a global market.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced team and make an impact in innovative science and technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment or business development with a passion for emerging tech.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Barrington James is looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Kent team and specialise in one of the life sciences industry’s most exciting growth areas across TechBio, Biotech and Pharmaceutical organisations. This is an opportunity to build and develop relationships across a rapidly evolving global market, partnering with innovative start-ups, scaling businesses and established organisations that are transforming how new medicines are discovered and developed.
The role involves taking ownership of a specialist recruitment market, using your sector knowledge and commercial experience to grow a high-value client and candidate network. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing long-term partnerships with leaders across AI, data, technology and the life sciences.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing new business across TechBio, biotech and Pharmaceutical markets
- Building trusted relationships with founders, executives, hiring managers and investors
- Identifying and engaging high-calibre candidates across scientific, technical and commercial functions
- Managing the full recruitment process, from initial brief through to offer and placement
- Providing clients and candidates with informed market insight
- Growing existing accounts while identifying new commercial opportunities
- Representing Barrington James at relevant industry events and conferences
- Supporting and mentoring junior consultants as the team expands
About you: We are looking for someone who can combine strong recruitment fundamentals with genuine curiosity about emerging science and technology. You will ideally have:
- Proven success in recruitment, executive search or business development
- Possess a growth-mindset, with an opportunity to hyperscale within the group
- A strong record of winning business and managing client relationships
- Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders
- A consultative, credible and commercially focused approach
- The drive to develop a specialist desk in a fast-moving international market
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