Recruitment Team Leader / Talent Manager – Life Sciences Sector
Location: High Wycombe (3 days office / 2 days home)
Flexible hours: e.g. 7:30–4:30 or similar
Overview
An established and highly successful recruitment business within the Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Diagnostics, and Research sectors is seeking an experienced Recruitment Team Leader (or ambitious Senior Consultant / Talent Acquisition Manager looking to step up) to join their UK operation.
The Role
You will lead and motivate a team of consultants and account managers, supporting them to deliver high-quality recruitment solutions across the life sciences and medical markets. This is not a traditional 360 model — teams are structured into:
* Resourcing (candidate generation and management)
* Account Management (client relationship management and delivery)
* Business Development (sales and new client acquisition)
The role focuses on team leadership, mentoring, process excellence, and performance management — ideal for someone who enjoys developing others and creating a culture of accountability and success.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, coach, and develop a team of recruiters or account managers
* Oversee delivery across key client accounts (typically £80k–£100k spend)
* Drive high standards in candidate quality, client service, and process efficiency
* Work closely with other division heads to ensure collaboration and consistency
* Support training and onboarding of new team members
* Contribute to strategic growth of the UK business
About You
* Proven leadership or mentoring experience within recruitment, RPO, or talent acquisition
* Background in life sciences or technical recruitment helpful, but not essential
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence, guide, and motivate
* Commercially aware, process-driven, and comfortable in a challenging environment
* Degree preferred but not mandatory
* Stable career history and a genuine desire for long‑term progression
What is on Offer
* Competitive base salary (£40–45K, higher for exceptional candidates)
* Flexible working hours and hybrid working (3 days in office)
* Supportive, high-energy culture with recognition and rewards
* Career longevity — not a revolving-door environment
* Core Values Awards and performance recognition across teams
Ideal For
* Recruitment Team Leaders ready to grow in a structured business
* Senior Recruiters or Talent Acquisition professionals ready to step into leadership
* 360 Recruiters who enjoy delivery and team development more than sales
* Talent Acquisition professionals seeking a concentrated, people-focused leadership role
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