Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences

Quanta are a global contract recruitment consultancy company, based in Hertfordshire, ranked in the Investec top 100 fastest growing UK companies.

We are recruiting for an experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our ever expanding Life Sciences Team.

Since 2000 Quanta have been delivering contract recruitment solutions to the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology industries and have an opportunity for an individual to join this fast paced, dynamic and flourishing business division.

Quanta currently have a trading agreement with 8 out of the top 10 global Pharmaceutical organisations, whilst continuing to partner many others on a global presence.

Why Quanta?

- Trading since 1992
- Excellent financial position - over double digit year on year growth since 2009
- 2014 represented Quanta's best year of trading - 2015 will see at least 15% growth
- Global presence - no limitations on an individual's business potential
- 99% contract business
- No KPI's
- No commission thresholds
- Clear and agreed career paths for all colleagues for progression
- Training provided throughout your career
- Language tuition offered - paid by Quanta
- Resource delivery team to support identifying candidates for live positions
- Average contract placement values: £15,000 - £25,000 Gross Profit
- Ranked 26th in the Fast 50 (2013 and 2014)
- Ranked 128th in the Sunday Times HSBC International Track 200 (2014)
- Ranked in the Investec top 100 fastest growing UK companies (Mid Market)

Quanta require recruitment consultants who can demonstrate a proven business development history. You will work in a vibrant and self-motivating team to source and develop new business contacts in order to generate requests for contract staff. It is essential that you are able to communicate well, prioritise work and manage your own activities.

Key areas of the role:

- Sourcing and developing new business contacts, in order to generate requests for contract staff
- Introducing and promoting Quanta to potential clients in a professional manner in order to obtain agreement and acceptance of our services

Essential Skills and Experience:

- Prior experience within the recruitment industry within a sales/billing position.
- Strong communication skills are key part to this position. You will spend a significant amount of time speaking with clients/candidates over the telephone and face to face, therefore will need to be a clear and concise communicator.
- All industry backgrounds will be considered, but must have a business development/sales focus.
- This role will involve travel both within the UK and abroad (if required).

Nice to Have:

- Language skills, especially German, Dutch and/or Danish, would be a significant advantage.

Quanta offer outstanding training, development and support for all of their employees throughout their respective careers.

Situated in superb offices located in the picturesque market town of Berkhamsted, only 30 minutes from London; along with a fun yet professional business environment, Quanta offer a One Team mentality, which creates a truly unique place to work.