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Supportive, Approachable, Honest Rec2Rec/ Proud Mum Beth@permanentpeople.co.uk Recruitment Consultant – Executive Search | MedTech, Life Sciences & Chemicals
Location: Cheshire
Our client is a leading Executive Search and Headhunting firm with over 25 years of experience in placing high-impact professionals across the MedTech, Life Sciences, and Chemicals sectors. They focus on building trusted advisory relationships rather than quick wins, often working on permanent, retained search mandates.
They are expanding and are seeking a driven Permanent Recruitment Consultant to join their high-performing team.
Responsibilities:
Managing and developing a warm desk across sectors such as Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Life Sciences, handling roles from £50k Sales Professionals to £200k+ Executive mandates
Delivering high-quality, search-led recruitment services, emphasizing quality over KPI-driven contingent recruitment
Building strong, consultative relationships with clients and candidates
Engaging in frequent client visits and field activities
Learning from and supporting experienced executive search professionals
Candidate Profile:
Proven experience as a permanent recruiter, with evidence of success
Experience in headhunting, retained search, or building desks in challenging markets
Experience in talent-short sectors with a deep understanding beyond surface-level CV sifting
Strong client-facing confidence and intellectual curiosity
Benefits:
Industry-leading commission structure – approximately one-third of all billings
Office-based Monday to Thursday, WFH on Fridays
Long-term rewards for 5–10 years of service
Team events and outward-bound activities fostering a work-hard, play-hard culture
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
Apply now or contact Beth Long at Permanent People R2Rec for more information.
Additional Details Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Science, Consulting, and Business Development
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
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