Job Title: Account Consultant – National Accounts

Salary: Negotiable (based on experience + OTE and benefits) 

Location: Manchester – Media City/ Hybrid OR London – Leadenhall/ Hybrid

SRG is the largest scientific recruitment consultancy in the UK, and we are now looking for an experienced Recruitment Consultant (Permanent Desk) to join our award-winning National Accounts Team (Delivery).

About the role:

The key purpose of the role is to support the hiring of laboratory scientists and other related roles in the Life Science, Pharmaceutical, Chemicals, FMCG, Food & Drink, and Clinical industries.  We have an existing client base with a regular flow of roles in this team, so as an experienced Recruitment Consultant you will not have to waste time cold calling for new business, with no sales aspect to this role. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate and effectively manage a candidate pipeline
• Build relationships with stakeholders and candidates
• Qualify roles, fully briefing with stakeholders 
• Work in a consultative way with your clients, educating and advising on the current market
• Regular engagement with clients and Managed Service Providers to maintain the current job flow
• Support candidates through the recruitment process: CV advice, interview organisation, interview preparation, provision of feedback, management of the offer process, salary negotiation, pre and post start check in

What we offer:

• Full, ongoing training and development (we don’t expect you to hit the ground running – we will support throughout your career to ensure you are successful)
• Hybrid working 
• Flexible hours to suit work life balance
• Transparent career path from day one
• Bonus scheme which should pay you at least £10,000 in year one and at least £15,000 in year two, though many of our new people earn considerably more
• One of the easiest to work for recruitment brands there is – award winning, market leader in science, steady flow of regular roles, many being exclusive
• Autonomy to do your work, your way, with full support on hand should you need it
• Suite of flexible benefits for you to choose from

Company overview:

SRG is the UK’s number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none; this is what makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities at all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Person specification:

• Ideally degree in a STEM subject preferred or scientific experience
• Previous experience in recruitment (permanent recruitment)
• Excellent communication skills
• Interested in people and naturally inquisitive
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Empathy
• Resilience
• Solutions focused

How to apply:

If you think this role is for you then apply now and we will get in touch for a confidential chat. Click the button below to email a copy of your CV to Tez Shah.

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Please note that we can only consider candidates based in England, with full Right to Work in the UK. 

If you have a scientific background but this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please click here view our jobs in scientific industries.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It’s this combination that makes us different. We’re committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.