David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading international recruitment consulting company. Together, we're looking for an experienced Recruiter to join their clients' teams. Position: Recruiter with English - UK Pharma market Locations and work model: On-site in London Employment type: Full-time, contractor Remuneration model: Base salary commissions DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and maintain excellent professional relationships with existing clients Conduct targeted headhunting to identify and approach suitable candidates, even those currently employed Leverage the candidate database to pair the right individuals with clients’ vacancies Manage the end-to-end application process, from reviewing applications to coordinating interviews and creating candidate shortlists Provide comprehensive briefings to candidates about job responsibilities, salary, and benefits Prepare resumes and correspondence for submission to clients Facilitate interviews for candidates as per client requests Communicate interview results to candidates Negotiate pay and salary rates, finalizing arrangements between clients and candidates Offer valuable advice to both clients and candidates on pay rates, training opportunities, and career progression Work diligently to meet and exceed targets related to candidate placements, billed client values, or generated business leads REQUIREMENTS: Showcase 18-60 months of successful experience in recruitment for Life Science, Biotech, Pharma, Chemical, MedTech industries as a contractor (e.g. agency, RPO etc.) Have a base of your clients on the relevant market Possess excellent communication and customer service skills in C2 English language Exhibit strong sales, persuasion, and negotiation skills Maintain a confident and positive attitude Ability to thrive under pressure and consistently meet targets Display strong organizational and administrative skills Collaborative and team-oriented mindset Ability to take direction Understanding of importance of market building Understanding of importance of using CRMs Ability to do Business Development OFFER: Competitive base salary with uncapped, tiered commission structures, meaning you can earn highly significantly on top of your basic salary Meritocratic development – fast career progression is guaranteed for those who achieve results in their role, alongside close collaboration with the business founder and senior leadership team Fantastic support from junior sourcers who have received high-level training, allowing you to meet the needs of your clients and build stronger relationships, leading to future opportunities Long-term incentives which include the potential of stock options or similar for those who support the growth of the organisation International travel and expenses for face-to-face client meetings, meaning you can build stronger relations with your team Relocation assistance that includes an affordable apartment waiting for you, to help you integrate at the start and really make the most of the location