Job Role: Associate Recruitment Consultant
Job Type: Permanent, full-time, 5 days per week.
Location: Apsida Life Science HQ, Redhill, Surrey, United Kingdom. This is an office based position, with one day per week working from home.
Start Date: Q1 2026
Remuneration Package: Will be provided upon application. Competitive base salary, healthcare package, and healthy commission plan on offer.
Apsida Life Science is a rapidly growing recruitment company specialising in the life sciences industry, with headquarters in Surrey, UK, and additional offices in London U.K, Boston U.S & Pretoria South Africa. We’re known for our integrity, expertise, and industry knowledge that focuses on building lasting relationships rather than simple transactions. Our mission is to be trusted advisors, offering quality-driven, customised recruitment solutions that help guide both clients and candidates through each stage of their journey.
The Role:
We’re looking enthusiastic Associate Recruitment Consultants to join our lively HQ office in Redhill, Surrey. If you’re interested in getting into sales/recruitment, eager to learn, and have the drive to succeed, then we want to hear from you!
You will work closely with Apsida’s leadership team to match candidates to specific job requirements, whilst given the opportunity to development into a full-fledged Recruitment Consultant working with your own pool of clients & customers. Working closely with Ethan Cortese, you will learn the fundamental skills and knowledge of a recruitment consultant, which in-turn will give you the perfect introduction into life science recruitment.
This is an entry level position; no degree or direct sales/recruitment experience is required. What is important to us? Passion to learn!
Key Responsibilities:
* Use job boards, social media (like LinkedIn), company databases, and networking to find potential candidates.
* Create and post job advertisements to attract applicants.
* Screen resumes and shortlist candidates based on job requirements.
* Contact candidates for preliminary phone or video interviews to assess their skills, experience, and suitability for open roles.
* Prepare candidates for interviews with clients by providing tips and information about the company.
* Assist in understanding clients’ hiring needs by gathering information about job roles and company culture.
* Communicate regularly with clients to update them on the progress of recruitment.
* Maintain accurate records of candidates and job postings in the recruitment database.
* Handle paperwork and coordinate schedules for interviews between clients and candidates.
* Keep up-to-date with industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitors to advise clients and candidates.
* Often shadow senior consultants to learn best practices and gain industry knowledge.
* Attend training sessions to improve skills in sales, negotiation, and relationship management.
* Business Development: Proactively reach out to potential clients to secure new business opportunities through cold calls, emails, and networking.
* Understanding Client Needs: Meet with clients to understand their hiring requirements, company culture, and long-term staffing plans.
* Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business and referrals.
Qualifications:
* Demonstrate Apsida’s core values. Supportive, Initiative, Drive & Accountability.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful, with an eagerness to contribute ideas and work autonomously in a vibrant, fast-paced environment.
* Excellent time management skills; able to juggle multiple projects and meet targets.
Additional Benefits:
* Work from home flexibility
* Life insurance
* Industry leading commission structure
* A meritocratic career path
* The Apsida Shares Program
* Global travel opportunities
* Monthly, quartley and annual incentive plan
* Free tea, coffee, soft drinks, fruit and snacks
* Modern office with vibrant culture
For more information, please reach out to Millie via the contact details below;
Millie.salmon@apsida.com
https://apsida.co.uk/
Apsida Life Science is a specialist recruitment business based in London (UK), Redhill (UK), Boston (USA) & Pretoria (South Africa) that is dedicated to delivering the best talent to the Life Science industry. We believe there is a gap in the market for a cost effective, high quality and trusted recruitment service that puts the candidate journey at the heart of the recruitment process.