Graduate Resourcer / Trainee Recruitment Consultant
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Resourcer / Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: UK (remote / hybrid depending on candidate location, London preferred)
About Harrington Recruitment
Harrington Recruitment is a specialist life science recruitment consultancy supporting biotechnology, diagnostics and medical technology companies across the UK and Europe. We partner with innovative organisations ranging from high-growth start-ups to global market leaders, helping them build commercial, scientific and technical teams.
Our focus is on quality, credibility and long-term partnerships. We work in a consultative way with both clients and candidates and pride ourselves on genuinely understanding the markets we support.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Resourcer / Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join the team with a focus on business development.
The Role
This is a sales-led recruitment role with a strong emphasis on building new client relationships. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities within the life sciences sector while also supporting the delivery of recruitment projects.
You will learn how to identify hiring companies, approach decision makers, position Harrington Recruitment as a specialist partner, and manage recruitment processes from initial conversation through to placement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated by sales, relationship building and long-term career progression within recruitment.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development
Proactively identify and approach potential new clients within the life sciences sector
Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, LinkedIn outreach and networking
Build relationships with hiring managers and decision makers
Introduce Harrington Recruitment’s specialist services and secure new recruitment assignments
Recruitment Delivery
Source and approach candidates within specialist life science markets
Conduct screening conversations with candidates
Manage candidate processes including interview coordination and feedback
Maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process
Market Development
Develop knowledge of specific life science markets and hiring trends
Contribute to the growth of Harrington Recruitment’s client base and reputation
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone who is naturally motivated by sales and enjoys speaking with people, building relationships and creating opportunities.
Ideal backgrounds may include (but not required):
Sales experience in a call centre, telesales or outbound sales environment
Graduate with strong commercial drive and evidence of competitiveness or achievement
Early career professional with clear motivation to succeed in a sales environment
Key attributes
Highly motivated and ambitious
Comfortable making outbound calls and starting conversations
Confident communicator who can sell themselves and build rapport quickly
Proactive and resilient with a positive attitude
Curious and interested in learning about the life sciences industry
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks
What We Offer
Structured training in life science recruitment and business development
The opportunity to work within a specialist and highly respected niche market
A supportive environment with direct exposure to experienced recruiters
Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
Why Join Harrington Recruitment
Recruitment at Harrington is about building expertise and credibility within specialist markets. You will learn how to operate as a consultative recruiter while developing strong commercial skills that will support long-term career growth.
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- Location:
- Greater London
- Job Type:
- FullTime