Recruitment consultant

EU Contracts Recruitment Consultant

The global life sciences industry is evolving at record speed. As drug development accelerates and the demand for vaccines, treatments, and medical devices continues to soar, ensuring rapid access to healthcare innovation has never been more critical.

At Barrington James, we grow with the industry. With 9 international offices and a team of 160+ expert consultants, each focused on a highly specialised area within life sciences, we’re uniquely positioned to support our clients in hiring the most sought-after, senior-level talent in the market.

Our internal growth is just as ambitious. As the life sciences sector continues to break boundaries, we’re constantly searching for driven individuals to scale new heights with us.

Are you fiercely competitive and determined to be the best at what you do? Do you thrive on smashing your own targets, earning recognition, and leading others by example?

Matthew Tucker, European Contracts Director, embodies that journey. With a decade at Barrington James, he’s progressed from Consultant to Board Member. He earned ‘Sales Person of the Year’ in his first year and has qualified for our prestigious ‘High Rollers’ incentive 7 times. Matthew has developed multiple £500K+ billers, managers, and award-winning recruiters—and now he’s looking for his next high-potential hire.

Our European Contracts Division delivers top-tier talent to some of the most critical pharmaceutical trials and cutting-edge biotech projects across the continent. It’s a high-performing, fast-paced, and entrepreneurial environment that rewards effort with some of the highest fees in the industry.

What’s in it for you?

• Year 1 OTE of £45K, rising to £80K–£100K by Year 3

• Industry-leading uncapped commission (up to 40%, no threshold)

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Free on-site parking

• Immediate access to LinkedIn Recruiter

• Flexible working arrangements for high performers

• Recognition through global awards (e.g., Sales Person of the Year, Performer of the Year)

• Team of the Quarter/Year awards to celebrate collaboration

• Average deal value: £27,000

• Tailored 1-to-1 training from our COO and in-house Training Manager

• Charity initiatives integrated into daily life

• Opportunities to relocate or travel for client meetings and global conferences

• Up to 39 days paid holiday (plus Christmas–New Year break for top billers)

• Energetic, high-performance culture with like-minded, driven individuals

• Equity participation – 50% employee-owned company

We’re looking for:

• 12+ months of recruitment experience or 12+ months in proactive sales

• The confidence to succeed in a high-calibre, fast-moving industry

• A target-driven, self-starting mindset

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Numerate, commercially minded, and persuasive over the phone

What you’ll do:

• Source senior, specialist candidates for mid-to-executive level roles across the pharmaceutical sector

• Manage the full 360° recruitment process, from business development to placement

• Develop new business across innovative and niche life science companies

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