Graduate recruitment consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences (immediate start)

📍 Horsham HQ | On-site | Full Training Provided

Looking for more than a typical graduate role?

If you’re ambitious, competitive, and excited by the idea of building a career where your earnings and progression reflect your effort, recruitment could be the opportunity you’re looking for.

Barrington James is seeking motivated graduates to join our Horsham headquarters as Graduate Recruitment Consultants, specialising in the global Life Sciences industry.

In this role, you’ll partner with cutting-edge biotech and pharmaceutical organisations, helping them secure the specialist talent needed to develop and deliver new medicines.

No recruitment experience is required.

We focus on hiring individuals with the right attitude, motivation, and potential, and provide the training needed to become a specialist in the field.

Why Join Barrington James?

Barrington James is an international recruitment business focused exclusively on the Life Sciences sector, with 10 global offices and more than 200 employees worldwide.

Our success is built on developing driven individuals into industry experts and high performers.

As a graduate joining our team, you will benefit from:

• A structured training programme tailored for entry-level consultants
• Clear promotion pathways based on performance and results
• A merit-driven culture where hard work is recognised and rewarded
• The chance to build expertise in a rapidly growing and innovative industry

What You’ll Receive

• £50K+ On-Target Earnings in your first year
• Uncapped commission structure (up to 40% with no threshold)
• Fast career progression, driven by performance rather than tenure
• Personal mentoring and one-to-one coaching from experienced leaders
• Opportunities for international travel, relocation, and global incentives
• A high-energy graduate environment surrounded by ambitious peers
• Regular team rewards, incentives, and recognition events

Many of our top consultants earn over £100K within three years.

The Role

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Build and maintain relationships with professionals across the Life Sciences industry
• Work closely with biotech and pharmaceutical companies to understand their hiring needs
• Manage the full recruitment process, from sourcing candidates to offer negotiation
• Develop strong sales, negotiation, and commercial skillsWork towards performance targets with clear financial incentives

This is a fast-paced, sales-driven environment where strong results lead to rapid career progression.

What We Look For

We’re interested in graduates who are:

• Ambitious and motivated to build a successful career
• Confident communicators who enjoy building relationships
• Competitive and driven by achieving targets
• Resilient and willing to push themselves outside their comfort zone
• Interested in business, sales, or working within a global industry

Previous recruitment experience isn’t necessary — drive and determination are far more important.

Ready to Start Your Career?

If you’re looking for a graduate opportunity where your progression, earnings, and future are truly in your hands, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to explore what a career with Barrington James could look like. 🚀