Senior Recruitment Consultant

Company: Planet Pharma
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Location: London
Job Description:

Senior Recruitment Consultant: London/Hybrid

Planet Pharma is a global staffing business within the Life Sciences world. We are recognised by our diverse client portfolio as the ‘go-to’ supplier to meet challenging resourcing, talent needs. With teams and offices based across the UK, Europe, APAC and the US we continue to partner with first class candidates and clients across the globe.

We have big plans and are currently looking to onboard talented Recruiters people into our high performing Team covering the EU & Rest of World – a huge global footprint.

Role Summary

Within this role you will be responsible for the delivery of candidates to a number of high profile clients, working on permanent and contract roles with some of the best clients across the EMEA region.

We see Recruitment and Business Development as two distinct skill sets and if you divide the two you can be more effective. Looking at our yearly growth figures, we are probably right! Our delivery-focused recruitment team works hand-in-hand with our sales team to deliver a seamless and effective process. While our sales team builds strong client relationships, understands hiring requirements, and brings in new reqs, our delivery team focuses on identifying, engaging, and securing the best talent in the market.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • As a Senior Recruiter, your main responsibility will be to find high quality candidates for permanent and interim assignments.
  • Full cycle recruitment responsibilities; Source, Interview, Negotiate, Benefit Education/Administration, On-boarding and Maintenance
  • Utilize job boards, networking, direct recruitment, social media and other advanced recruitment methodologies to identify talented permanent and consulting candidates
  • Utilize resume and applicant tracking software to identify, track and retrieve resumes and candidates
  • Build long-lasting quality relationships with industry professionals

We are looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience as a Recruiter working within life sciences, pharma, medical devices or a similar fast-paced and regulated industry
  • Excellent relationship-building ability
  • High level of commercial awareness
  • Resilient and tenacious mindset
  • Strong organisation and time management
  • High attention to detail
  • Proactive and self-motivated approach
  • Adaptable to changing priorities
  • Consultative and solution-focused
  • Results-driven with a focus on quality

What do you get in return?

  • Flexible hours & Hybrid working
  • Uncapped earning potential from day one, no threshold
  • A variety of roles to recruit for across a dual desk, with autonomy over the roles/verticals you work (work contract & perm) ✔️
  • Fully qualified, quality roles to work from day one – No BD Required
  • Ongoing training and support at all levels of your career
  • An AMAZING team, full of supportive and friendly people who love what they do and want the whole team to succeed …

Posted: May 29th, 2026