French Speaking Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Optimus Life Sciences
London
6 days ago
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Shaping the Life Sciences Industry, One Placement at a Time


AtOptimus Search, we specialise in delivering top-tier recruitment solutions to the Life Sciences sector. Our mission is to identify, engage, and secure the best Life Sciences talent across Europe, connecting exceptional individuals with the continent’s most exciting companies and career opportunities.

As the Life Sciences industry evolves, so do we. Our adaptability has taken us from our roots in the mobile market to the five market-leading divisions we operate today:


  • Automation
  • Engineering & CAPEX
  • Manufacturing, Bioprocess & Supply
  • Quality, Regulatory & Scientific
  • Biometrics


We’re growing fast and currently looking forTrainee Recruitment Consultantsto join our high-performing team. We've already invested heavily in our award-winning Learning & Development programme — and we're expanding it by40% this year alone.

If you're looking for clear career progression and a dynamic environment where your potential will be nurtured, this is the place for you.


What We're Looking For


You don’t need previous recruitment experience — we’re more interested inwho you are:

  • Hardworking, ambitious, and accountable individuals with a strong work ethic
  • Energetic self-starters who thrive in a sales environment
  • Quick thinkers with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Competitive personalities who are driven to smash targets
  • Outgoing team players who bring a vibrant energy to our office culture
  • Fluency in French is essential


What You'll Be Doing


As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll be:

  • Making outbound sales calls to clients — new and existing — to promote Optimus Search as a trusted recruitment partner
  • Attending client meetings and negotiating commercial terms
  • Creating job adverts and engaging social content to attract top talent
  • Actively headhunting candidates with niche skillsets
  • Managing interview processes and delivering job offers
  • Building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates


What We Offer


  • A competitive base salary withuncapped commission
  • £45,000 OTE in your first year, with top performers earning£230,000+
  • Expert training from our in-house Learning & Development Director — hands-on and practical, not classroom-heavy
  • Monthly lunch clubsat Michelin-starred restaurants for target-hitters (no matter your level)
  • Two annual incentive tripsto destinations likeIbiza, Vegas, and Morzine
  • Quarterly and annual prizes for standout performance
  • Dress-down Fridays, early finishes, and a fully stocked office bar — because we believe in working hard and celebrating harder

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