Recruitment Consultant

About Barrington James

Barrington James is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a focus onlife sciences and healthcare. For over 20 years, we’ve been matching top talent with world-leading companies acrosspharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. Our global footprint spans North America, Europe, and Asia, allowing us to deliver expert recruitment solutions wherever they’re needed most.

If you're a motivated individual with a passion for people and a drive for success, Barrington James offers an opportunity to thrive in a high-performance,dynamic team environmentwhere your contributions truly matter. You’ll be joining a company that values hard work,ambition, and integrity, with clear pathways to grow your career.

What You’ll Do:

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll manage the entire recruitment process end-to-end, delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. Key responsibilities include:

Client Partnership: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients across the life sciences industry, understanding their unique hiring needs.

Talent Sourcing: Identify, engage, and screen high-quality candidates for a wide range of roles in life sciences and healthcare.

Full-Cycle Recruitment: Oversee the recruitment process from candidate sourcing to interview coordination, negotiation, and placement.

Networking and Market Intelligence: Build a network of contacts within life sciences, staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to provide insightful advice to clients and candidates.

Target Achievement: Meet and exceed individual and team targets, with a focus on delivering high-quality placements that drive client success.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission: A lucrative commission structure with up to 40% payout.
• Career Progression: A clear, merit-based career path with opportunities for rapid advancement and potential for international relocation.
• Comprehensive Training: Access to 1:1 training with ourChief Operating Officerand the Learning & Development team to support your growth.
• Exciting Incentives: Monthly awards, trips abroad, Rolex prizes, and all-expense-paid team events.
• Supportive Culture: A team-oriented environment with an emphasis on work-life balance, wellness, and personal development.
• Employee Ownership: Be part of a50% employee-owned company, where your success is our success.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Driven: Motivated by ambitious goals and excited to take on challenges.
• People-Oriented: Enjoys engaging with others, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Resilient: Able to handle the highs and lows of recruitment with positivity and tenacity.
• Organised: Comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curious and Insightful: Passionate about learning and staying informed on trends in life sciences and recruitment.

Why Join Barrington James?

We thrive in dynamic, ever-changing environments and believe in celebrating our wins. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, learn from industry leaders, and be part of a team that values your success,Barrington Jamesis the place for you.

Ready to Jumpstart Your Career?

Send your CV to or reach out to learn more about what makes Barrington James one of the most exciting places to work in recruitment.