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Recruitment Consultant

Mantell Associates
City of London
1 month ago
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Mantell Associates is an industry backed, multidiscipline global Life Science and Pharmaceutical headhunting firm focused on providing staffing solutions, in particular to the Biotech, Pharmaceutical, Large Molecule, Cell & Gene Therapy, CRO & Clinical Operations, Small Molecule, and Life Science Consulting sectors with our headquarters based in the City of London, and offices in Miami and Zug.


We are currently hiring for Recruitment Consultants in line with Mantell Associates growth plans for 2025. This opportunity brings with it fast track career progression in a culture dedicated to your personal growth and success. This role will report directly into one our Team Managers giving you a clear reporting line, immediate support and reducing red tape.


Supporting our staff sits at the forefront of our journey in 2025. We are proud to offer the following benefits; EAP program, mental health days, excellent commission (no tier or threshold), Rolex incentive, paid sabbatical, on-site gym, extended gym lunches, enhanced pension scheme, hybrid working week, holiday incentives, monthly breakfast and drinks, lunch club, the opportunity to work abroad and many more!


Recruitment Consultant - Responsibilities:

  • Take responsibility for the recruitment lifecycle, dealing with both candidates and clients – maintaining constant contact from beginning to finish
  • Engaging with clients and candidates daily, maintaining relationships and building leads
  • Act as an ambassador for Mantell Associates in the market, understanding that each interaction is an important part of building our brand and network
  • Track the wider market closely and demonstrate curiosity, so that you are in a strong position to unearth potential business leads and market information pertaining to current and potential clients
  • Headhunting top industry talent into high-level vacancies across our client base.


Recruitment Consultant - Requirements:

  • A proven track record (1 year +) in recruitment, in either the contract or permanent capacity
  • Ability to embrace other business cultures and build relationships with all types of people
  • Ambitious, reliable, punctual, seeking continuous improvement for yourself and Mantell Associates
  • The ability to be resilient, work at significant pace in an ever-changing business environment and have perseverance during rejection
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivated with a ‘go-getter’ attitude and the ability to face challenges in a consultative, proactive manner whilst looking to identify a solution
  • Must be based in London or have a commutable journey to London


Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at +44 (0)20 3854 7700.

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