Graduate Resourcer / Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Resourcer / Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: UK (remote / hybrid depending on candidate location, London preferred)

About Harrington Recruitment

Harrington Recruitment is a specialist life science recruitment consultancy supporting biotechnology, diagnostics and medical technology companies across the UK and Europe. We partner with innovative organisations ranging from high-growth start-ups to global market leaders, helping them build commercial, scientific and technical teams.

Our focus is on quality, credibility and long-term partnerships. We work in a consultative way with both clients and candidates and pride ourselves on genuinely understanding the markets we support.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Resourcer / Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join the team with a focus on business development.

The Role

This is a sales-led recruitment role with a strong emphasis on building new client relationships. You will be responsible for developing new business opportunities within the life sciences sector while also supporting the delivery of recruitment projects.

You will learn how to identify hiring companies, approach decision makers, position Harrington Recruitment as a specialist partner, and manage recruitment processes from initial conversation through to placement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone motivated by sales, relationship building and long-term career progression within recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Proactively identify and approach potential new clients within the life sciences sector
• Generate new business opportunities through outbound calls, LinkedIn outreach and networking
• Build relationships with hiring managers and decision makers
• Introduce Harrington Recruitment's specialist services and secure new recruitment assignments

Recruitment Delivery

• Source and approach candidates within specialist life science markets
• Conduct screening conversations with candidates
• Manage candidate processes including interview coordination and feedback
• Maintain strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process

Market Development

• Develop knowledge of specific life science markets and hiring trends
• Contribute to the growth of Harrington Recruitment's client base and reputation

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is naturally motivated by sales and enjoys speaking with people, building relationships and creating opportunities.

Ideal backgrounds may include (but not required):

• Sales experience in a call centre, telesales or outbound sales environment
• Graduate with strong commercial drive and evidence of competitiveness or achievement
• Early career professional with clear motivation to succeed in a sales environment

Key attributes

• Highly motivated and ambitious
• Comfortable making outbound calls and starting conversations
• Confident communicator who can sell themselves and build rapport quickly
• Proactive and resilient with a positive attitude
• Curious and interested in learning about the life sciences industry
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks

What We Offer

• Structured training in life science recruitment and business development
• The opportunity to work within a specialist and highly respected niche market
• A supportive environment with direct exposure to experienced recruiters
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission

Why Join Harrington Recruitment

Recruitment at Harrington is about building expertise and credibility within specialist markets. You will learn how to operate as a consultative recruiter while developing strong commercial skills that will support long-term career growth.