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Principal Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences

Adecco
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Principal Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences, London

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Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: c77cbce032e8

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Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

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About the role

We are looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Adecco Life Sciences UK team during a period of growth. This role offers industry-leading training within a friendly, dynamic team. You will focus on contract recruitment, business development, and be recognized as a trusted advisor in the Life Sciences sector.

Ideal candidates will have experience in recruiting within Medical Devices or Pharmaceuticals and in business development. Your sales results will contribute to team objectives. You will identify recruitment and business opportunities, placing candidates into temporary assignments.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Managing the full contract recruitment cycle: Sales, Delivery, Compliance
  • Developing client relationships and strategies
  • Managing client relationships and business development
  • Meeting or exceeding targets
  • Maintaining candidate hotlists
  • Reporting performance
  • Qualifying client requirements
  • Advertising, sourcing, and submitting candidates
  • Arranging interviews and making offers
  • Managing contractors/candidates and training colleagues

About you

  • Driven to succeed and grow your market
  • Strong communication and relationship skills
  • Resilient, self-motivated, able to work under pressure
  • Customer-centric
  • Confident, proactive, and results-oriented

Experience in:

  • Contract Recruitment in Life Sciences/Pharma/Medical Devices
  • Reaching/exceeding sales targets
  • Business Development in the same sectors
  • Fast-paced, target-driven environments

Why choose us?

  • Access to free skills platforms and courses
  • Various discounts and incentives
  • Global presence and growth opportunities

Join us to build a better future, grow your career, and make a meaningful impact. We support our colleagues with resources and flexible working options to help you succeed.

To speak with a recruitment expert, please contact us.


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