Scientific Recruitment Consultant - Manchester

Scientific Recruitment Consultant - Manchester

Location: Manchester Science Park

Salary: Salary based on experience plus bonus

Contract: Full-time and permanent opportunity

This is an office-based role suited to individuals with a BSc or higher in a scientific subject who are interested in pursuing a career outside of the laboratory. This represents an opportunity to begin a commercially focused role whilst utilising the scientific skills and an interest in the business of science.

Applicants are not required to have previous recruitment experience. However, applicants should showcase in a modified CV their tangible skills and experiences that highlight why they will be a success in a competitive commercially focused recruitment environment.

About us:

Taylorollinson are a niche scientific recruitment organisation with offices in key Scientific locations within Manchester and Oxfordshire. Founded in 2013, we have established ourselves in key markets and we now have an opportunity for a Recruitment Consultant to join our Manchester team.

The Opportunity:

This is a full-time and permanent opportunity for an individual looking to combine their interest in Science with a career in a commercial, target-driven environment. The role of a Recruitment Consultant is a position that rewards resilience, drive and scientific understanding with good success-based earning potential and job satisfaction. You will grow your desk, supporting on both the candidate and client side of the business. As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:

1. Strengthen and maintain relationships with existing clients and candidates through regular contact.
2. Be responsible for establishing new clients within the scientific sector through networking and planning strategic calls.
3. Offer support to your clients throughout the entire hiring process (presenting candidates, organising interviews, extending offers).
4. Search and contact potential candidates to successfully find them new employment.
5. Track the latest news in the life-sciences sector to see the movers and shakers.
6. Support on larger recruitment projects with colleagues.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. A BSc in Science (or equivalent scientific experience) (essential)
2. Be fluent in English and have excellent communication skills in person, email and over the phone (essential)
3. A drive to financially succeed in a fast-paced sector (essential)
4. Self-satisfaction from growing a business portfolio (essential)
5. Previous commercial experience in a sales or customer-focused role (essential)
6. Previous experience working in a target-driven environment (essential)

For additional information please contact Richard Taylor.