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Recruitment Consultant - Scientific

Cambridge

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 Cambridge branch currently has a very exciting vacancy where 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 within an experienced consultant 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 interviewsWhat 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 targetsWhat Reed can offer you...

Unrivalled training through the Reed L&D team, where you will be provided unrivalled training and development opportunities
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
Flexible working opportunitiesI 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 a background in the Life Sciences, or previous experience within a recruitment or sales role

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