Recruitment Consultant - Reed : Job Details

Recruitment Consultant – Scientific (Biotechnology)

Cambridge or Oxford

Competitive salary and excellent career opportunities

Reed Scientific specialise in the recruitment of permanent, temporary and contract science professionals at all levels from Graduates to established Directors. We have a formidable reputation for providing innovative and effective recruitment solutions across all areas of the Scientific spectrum including Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Materials Science, Food Technology/FMCG, Chemicals and Medical Devices.

The Reed Scientific team currently has a very exciting vacancy which we are looking to fill covering scientific recruitment within the Biotechnology across the UK. The successful candidate will be coming into a warm desk, with an established client base, and the opportunity to earn bonus from day one. You will also benefit from working together with an experienced Biotechnology consultant and within a recruitment team who will be able to offer support and advice to help you develop within the position.

A bit about the job...

As a Recruitment Consultant your main duties will include;

• Developing business with both new and existing clients
• Identifying opportunities to cross sell with other areas of Reed
• Sourcing and building a pipeline of available candidates to match your clients recruitment needs
• Advertising vacancies in a professional and attractive manner in order to attract the best candidates
• Interviewing candidates and preparing them for interviews

What we look for in our Consultants...

To be successful within our business we would look for someone with the following skills and attributes:

• Ability to communicate across several platforms
• To be both creative and innovative in their approach to working
• Display resilience when faced with setbacks
• Can influence key decision makers
• To enjoy working to and exceeding activity and financial targets

What Reed can offer you...

• Unrivalled training through the Reed Recruitment Academy, where you will be working towards both an apprenticeship and recognised qualifications in the recruitment industry
• A competitive and transparent development plan for Consultants - promotions and pay rises are based on your performance, meaning you are in control
• A generous and uncapped bonus package based on performance
• Rewards for innovation and ideas to improve the way we work

I would be keen to hear from candidates who are looking for a position with great earning potential, as well as a role which can offer them excellent career development opportunities. This role would suit someone with either a recruitment or sales background.