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About Us

We are a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to serving the life sciences sector. Our team connects exceptional talent with leading organizations across biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and related industries. As we continue to grow, we're seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead our team and drive our recruitment operations to the next level.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic Recruitment Manager to oversee and develop our recruitment function. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary of up to £50,000. In this role, you will be responsible for managing our team of recruiters while implementing best practices and driving continuous improvement across all recruitment activities.

This is an opportunity for someone who has not only managed recruitment teams but has also built recruitment functions from the ground up. You will bring your experience in establishing processes, systems, and frameworks that enable recruitment excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of recruitment consultants, providing guidance on best practices and performance optimization
  • Design and implement recruitment strategies that align with business objectives and client needs
  • Establish and refine recruitment processes, workflows, and systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Monitor team performance metrics and KPIs, providing coaching and support to drive results
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients in the life sciences sector
  • Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring quality standards are consistently met
  • Identify opportunities for business development and growth within the life sciences market
  • Stay current with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes affecting life sciences recruitment
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic recruitment initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant employment legislation and industry regulations

Essential Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience in the life sciences sector – this is essential for success in this role
  • Demonstrated track record of building a recruitment function, not just managing an existing one
  • Previous experience managing and developing recruitment teams
  • Strong understanding of recruitment best practices, methodologies, and technologies
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational capability
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
  • Results-driven mindset with strong commercial awareness
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary up to £50,000
  • Opportunity to shape and lead a growing recruitment function
  • Work within a specialist niche in the thriving life sciences sector
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • The chance to make a significant impact on business growth and success

How to Apply

If you have the experience and passion to build and lead our recruitment function within the life sciences sector, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, particularly your background in building recruitment functions and working within life sciences.

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