Recruitment Consultant

Chelmsford
1 year ago
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About the job

About Barrington James

The Life Sciences industry has reached new heights of investments, specifically Mergers and Acquisitions. The smaller companies are making huge strides with design and product innovation, making the top 20 really consider competitive edge and in turn the importance of finding the very best Talent.

Due to an increased volume of Artificial Intelligence hiring needs Richard Stevenson, Director of our Essex Office and is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to support the growth of the Artificial Intelligence division. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a massively growing team!

How can you benefit by joining us on this journey? Get in touch to find out!

About Our Essex AI Hub

Our AI practice is set up with the sole purpose of providing support on roles that cross over Technology& Science. We have three core areas within our practice Quantum, Computation Science & Medical Devices. All areas are focused on supporting our clients in specialist areas where candidates have both technical and scientific or have relevant industry experience that will support the most cutting-edge areas of technology working in some of the most exciting fields.

Artificial Intelligence has reached new highs in 2023 and is the latest industry for all life science clients to be investing in. To ensure we curate an entirely specialist and sought-after network, our Chelmsford office specialises exclusively in senior AI/ life science recruitment.

Richard Stevenson, Director of AI, is growing his division and is seeking experienced Trainee Recruitment Consultant to support the development of the global AI/ pharma network. This is an extremely unique opportunity to be part of the most invigorating area of the company, combining a 'start-up' mentality with a background of 20 years within Life Science and Pharmaceutical recruitment.

Join a company that has proven it's ability to not just withstand, but thrive in even the most challenging of times.

What Is On Offer

  • £45k 1st year OTE

  • Lucrative commission scheme of up to 40%

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Global awards for top performers and achievers (Salesperson of the year, performer of the year)

  • Team of the quarter/year to celebrate our 'win together' philosophy

  • Average deal value of £15,000

  • 121 training and development with COO and training manager

  • Charity work as a part of our day-to-day

  • Relocation opportunities and regular travel to client meetings and conferences fast-paced, driven, and energetic working environment alongside like-minded individuals

  • Shares scheme: 50% of the company is employee-owned

    Expectations

  • Relevant experience

  • Confident ability to wine spot business at £20k+ fees

  • Proven ability to consistently hit recruitment targets

  • Impeccable organisation skills

    Role Responsibilities

  • Sourcing niche, high-calibre candidates for vacancies across your vertical within the Pharmaceutical sector

  • Building and maintaining relationships with senior candidates

  • Managing the full 360 recruitment process

  • Consistently developing business with emerging, niche companies

    Ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and be part of a pioneering team in the thriving world of AI and Life Sciences? Join us and help shape the future

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