Recruitment Account Manager - Lise Science Sector

  • Rite Recruit Ltd
  • Colchester, Essex
  • Jan 31, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Colchester (free parking)

Seeking a recruitment consultant with a min 2 years agency recruitment experience to work for a leading life science agency with many clients and roles to fill at senior level

Bonus/Commission: 10% - 20% (performance-based) no threshold

  • Office-based, Monday-Friday
  • Typical hours: 8:00-5:30
  • Personal development supported (in-office and external training on tap!)

Company Overview

An established Life Sciences consultancy, operating internationally across:

  • USA - 70%
  • Europe - 10%
  • UK - 10%

The business works with a broad client base across the life sciences sector and is known for its dynamic, fast-moving environment. The company has undergone restructuring and is now focused on rebuilding and scaling its consultant-led revenue model.

Internal Collaboration & Systems

  • Work with internal tech systems to support intake and delivery
  • Engage with the structured intake and recruitment processes
  • Collaborate with a small, high-impact consultant team

Process & Growth Contribution

  • Support the rebuild and scaling of the consultant function
  • Contribute to improving and refining internal systems and workflows
  • Participate in personal and professional development initiatives

Team & Structure

  • Previously a larger team, now a lean consultant-led model
  • Currently operating with a small number of senior consultants
  • Opportunity to have significant influence as the business scales again
  • Proven experience in life sciences consulting, recruitment any sector, or business development
  • Strong commercial mindset with a track record of generating new clients
  • Confident phone-based and relationship-driven sales approach
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

  • International market exposure (USA and/or Europe)
  • Background in B2B sales or account management within life sciences

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary with strong commission structure
  • Opportunity to play a key role in rebuilding and scaling the business
  • International exposure and client base
  • Strong focus on personal development and training
  • High autonomy with support from experienced leadership and tech systems