Client Associate in City of London

Client Associate Opportunity (Graduate Recruitment Consultant) | OTE £100K in year 1 London, UK | Full-time, Permanent | 360 Contract Recruitment

Following the success of our offices in London, Basel and Boston, and with our fourth office launching in New York City, HLX Life Sciences is entering another exciting stage of international growth. Founded in January 2024, HLX Life Sciences has rapidly grown into one of the fastest-growing specialist life sciences recruitment businesses, with 50+ employees globally and over 100 years of combined industry recruitment experience. Backed by leading life sciences investors, we partner with some of the world's most innovative businesses across Pharma, Biotech, TechBio, CROs and CDMOs, supporting their growth across the US and Europe.

We're now looking for a Client Associate to join our growing London team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for ambitious, driven graduates to join our growing Central London team as Graduate Recruitment Consultants on a full-time, permanent basis (5 days on-site). No previous recruitment experience is required. We're looking for individuals with the right mindset, ambition and willingness to learn. This is an opportunity to kick‑start your career in one of the most lucrative recruitment markets, working with innovative companies across the global life sciences industry.

You'll be trained to become a 360 Recruitment Consultant, learning everything from business development and building relationships with senior industry leaders to identifying and placing highly skilled professionals. From day one, you'll work alongside experienced consultants, including £1M+ annual billers, gaining hands‑on mentorship, structured training and exposure to what it takes to build a successful recruitment desk.

For graduates who are commercially minded, competitive and motivated by financial success, HLX offers a platform to accelerate your career, with uncapped earning potential and genuine opportunities for progression.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 2:1 degree from a recognised university, ideally with a strong academic background
• Ambitious and financially motivated, with a genuine desire to build a successful, high‑earning career
• Competitive and resilient, with the determination to succeed in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the confidence and drive to take ownership of your own success
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage confidently with professionals at all levels
• Proactive and self‑motivated, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Previous experience in sales, hospitality, customer‑facing roles or competitive sports is advantageous but not essential

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Learning the full 360 recruitment process through structured training and hands‑on mentorship
• Building relationships with clients and candidates across the global life sciences industry
• Identifying and engaging high‑calibre professionals for specialist positions
• Developing business development skills, including outreach, client meetings and winning new accounts
• Working closely with senior consultants and leadership to understand international recruitment markets
• Building your own network and gradually taking ownership of your recruitment desk

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission — earn up to 25% commission, with significant earning potential as you progress
• Industry‑leading training & mentorship — learn directly from experienced recruiters and £1M+ annual billers
• Fast‑track career progression — clear opportunities to progress based on performance, not tenure
• International opportunities — offices in London, Boston and Basel, with further global expansion planned
• Unlimited holiday — flexibility to enjoy time away from work
• Direct exposure to senior leadership — work alongside experienced, hands‑on leaders who are actively billing
• Global travel — opportunities to attend international client meetings, conferences and industry events
• Incentives & rewards — quarterly Lunch Clubs, annual incentive trips and performance‑based rewards
• Fantastic working environment — a modern Central London office surrounded by ambitious, high‑performing individuals

WHY Hlx?

At Hlx, we believe ambitious people should have the opportunity to achieve exceptional results, regardless of age or experience. With consultants in their mid‑twenties already billing over £1M annually, you'll be surrounded by individuals who demonstrate what's possible with the right mindset, training and environment. We're growing quickly, entering new markets and creating opportunities for the next generation of high‑performing recruitment professionals. There really is no ceiling here!

If you're a graduate looking for more than just a typical entry‑level role, and want a career where your hard work directly impacts your progression and earnings, we'd love to hear from you.