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Executive Search Recruitment Consultant

Executive Search Recruitment Consultant

Permanent People | Rec2Rec | Recruitment-to-Recruitment | R2R

Posted a day ago, valid for 18 days

Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 2FG, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Recruitment Consultant specializing in Executive Search within the MedTech, Life Sciences, and Chemicals sectors, located in Cheshire.
The salary ranges from £35,000 to £50,000 depending on experience, with a market-leading commission structure.
Candidates must have proven experience as a permanent recruiter, particularly in headhunting or retained search in challenging markets.
The role involves managing a warm desk, building strong relationships with clients and candidates, and frequent client visits are encouraged.
The company offers a supportive environment with long service rewards, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and a Christmas shutdown.

Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search | MedTech, Life Sciences & ChemicalsCheshire

£35,000 - £50,000 DOE + Market-Leading Commission

Our client is a leading Executive Search and Headhunting firm with a 25+ year legacy of placing high-impact professionals across the MedTech, Life Sciences, and Chemicals sectors. They don’t chase the quickest win - their consultants are trusted advisors who know their markets deeply and deliver real value to clients through permanent, often retained, search mandates.

They are growing, and are now looking for a driven Permanent Recruitment Consultant to join their high-performing team.

What You'll Be Doing:

Managing and developing a warm desk across sectors like Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Life Sciences, from £50k Sales Professionals to £200k+ Executive mandates
Delivering high-quality, search-led recruitment - this is not KPI-heavy contingent recruitment
Building strong, consultative relationships with clients and candidates
Getting out from behind the desk - client visits are frequent and encouraged
Supporting and learning from some of the most experienced exec search professionals in the industry

Who We're Looking For:

An experienced permanent recruiter - you must be able to evidence this
Proven experience in headhunting, retained search, or building desks in difficult-to-fill markets
People who’ve worked in talent-short sectors and know how to dig deep - not just surface-level CV sifting
Strong client-facing confidence and intellectual curiosity

What You’ll Get in Return:

£35k-£50k basic salary, depending on experience
Industry-leading commission structure - around a third of everything you bill
Mond - Thurs office based/ Friday WFH
Long service rewards - 5-10 year tenure is the norm here
25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas shutdown

Apply NOW or for more info contact Beth Long at Permanent People R2R.

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