Recruitment Consultant- Life Sciences
The Role
We are seeking driven, ambitious individuals to join our high-performing London Life Sciences team.
We have three open positions:
- Contract/temporary recruitment consultant x 2
- Permanent recruitment consultant x 1
The Life Sciences team sit within our thriving Cheapside office close to transport links in the heart of London. This is an experienced team with a wealth of sector knowledge and expertise. Consultants partner with a diverse range of organisations across Pharmaceutical, Biotech, CRO, MedTech and CDMO markets supporting their hiring as they navigate evolving regulations, emerging technologies, and increased compliance expectations. The London Life Sciences team have a high performance culture and run regular industry networking events which are valued by customers.
Your new roleThe team are growing and there are multiple opportunities available. London remains the UK's fastest-growing Life Sciences hub, accounting for 28% of all UK scientific roles, making this a prime opportunity to build a high-performing desk.
As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:
- Build strong, long-term networks across your vertical market.
- Develop and maintain a specialist candidate pipeline within a highly skills-short market.
- Position yourself as a market-leading recruiter and contribute to sector-relevant thought leadership.
- Drive proactive business development within Pharma, Biotech, CRO and MedTech organisations.
- Source, interview and shortlist high-quality candidates across all levels.
- Manage the full recruitment lifecycle-Business Development, terms negotiation, delivery, placements, and aftercare.
- Consistently achieve sales targets and KPIs through high-quality performance.
To Be Successful, You Will Need:
- A driven, self-motivated mindset and a passion for building long-term commercial relationships.
- A consultative approach with strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence clients in a technical, evolving market.
- Resilience, confidence, and the ability to differentiate yourself in a competitive talent landscape.
- Strong communication skills and an ethical, organised approach to recruitment.
- Prior experience as a recruitment consultant/sales background
What You Will Receive:
- Uncapped commission and strong earning potential.
- A structured career development pathway, including a 12-month promotion plan.
- Access to a broad international office network across the Ireland, USA, Switzerland, and Germany.
- Strategic leadership support and opportunities for accelerated career progression.
- World-class tools, training, and candidate sourcing technologies.
- Incentives, rewards, and potential for international mobility.
- Excellent starting annual leave entitlement, plus buy/sell holiday options AND your birthday off!
- Access to lifestyle benefits including discounted gym membership, cycle to work schemes, shopping discounts and more
- Access to a free mental health helpline.
What to Do Next
This is a standout opportunity to build a market-leading desk, with excellent opportunity for growth and impact.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career, please apply or call to discuss the role responsibilities in more detail.
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.
