Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences

About the role

Join Next Phase Recruitment as a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant focused on the life sciences sector. This hybrid position offers a fast‑track entry into recruitment, combining hands‑on training with real client and candidate interactions.

Key responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with candidates and life‑science organisations.
• Learn and execute the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to placement.
• Collaborate with senior consultants to understand market trends and client needs.
• Develop a personal network within biotech, pharma and related fields.

Required profile

• Recent graduate or early‑career professional eager to learn.
• Confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people.
• Motivated, ambitious and able to work independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Ability to build relationships and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Basic understanding of the recruitment process (training provided).

What we offer

• Comprehensive training and mentoring from day one.
• Clear progression path from trainee to senior consultant and management roles.
• Competitive base salary with up to 50% uncapped commission and profit‑share bonus.
• Hybrid working, flexible benefits and office perks such as pool table, darts and coffee.
• Opportunities for overseas incentives, team trips and charitable challenges.