Junior Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences

No Experience Required | £25,000–£32,000 + Commission | Clear Progression

Looking for a career where top performers earn £100k+, progression is genuinely merit-based, and you’re trained properly from day one?

If you’re ambitious, driven, and ready to build a long-term career in a high-growth, recession-resistant industry, this could be your perfect first step into recruitment.

Why Evidencia?

Evidencia Life Sciences is a specialist Life Sciences recruitment consultancy with over 13 years of success delivering Global Market Access recruitment solutions across Pharma, Biotech, Medical Devices, and Consultancy.

Due to continued growth and investment, we’re hiring Junior Recruitment Consultants to join our high-performing team at our central Horsham office. You’ll be joining a business with active roles ready to work, industry-leading fees, and a proven track record of developing junior talent into top billers.

No recruitment experience needed — we’ll teach you everything.

The role

This is a varied, fast-paced, and people-focused role where you’ll learn how to recruit in a specialist global market.

As a Junior Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Network and build relationships within the global pharmaceutical industry
• Source, qualify, and engage high-calibre candidates
• Support clients by understanding their hiring needs and expectations
• Build and maintain a strong candidate pipeline
• Write and manage job adverts across job boards and LinkedIn
• Learn how to solve complex recruitment challenges
• Develop a deep understanding of Life Sciences market trends and growth

You’ll be supported every step of the way, with clear expectations, structured learning, and constant coaching.

What we’re looking for

We’re not looking for experience — we’re looking for potential.

You’ll succeed if you:

• Are resilient, motivated, and hungry to succeed
• Enjoy working towards targets and personal goals
• Want to develop professionally and progress quickly
• Thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment
• Have strong communication skills and a proactive mindset

What’s in it for you?

• £25,000–£30,000 base salary (up to £32,000 depending on experience)
• Commission/bonuses for every placement you make
• 12-week Launch Academy with our dedicated Learning & Development Coach
• Personalised progression plan aligned with your career goals
• Ongoing structured coaching beyond your first 12 weeks
• Clear pathway from Junior Consultant to Senior Consultant
• Fantastic company culture – inclusive, friendly, and supportive
• Regular socials, incentives, summer & Christmas parties
• Smart-casual dress code and an adult, high-trust working environment
• Central Horsham office (parking available, 5 mins to town, 10 mins to station)

And the big one

The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most recession-proof sectors globally, with healthcare spend exceeding £1.3 trillion annually — meaning long-term job security and growth.

Ready to start your career?

If you’re ready to learn, earn, and grow in a market-leading Life Sciences recruitment consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply by emailing your CV to Abbie Goddard, Head of Talent Acquisition

You must be able to commute to Horsham or plan to relocate before starting.

Your recruitment career starts here