Ready to Launch a Career in Life Science Recruitment?

Got 1-2 years experience in sales or business development? Our Trainee Recruitment Consultant role is your next big move.

If you’ve excelled in telesales, face-to-face sales, or business development and are now looking to build a long-term, high-earning career, Next Phase Recruitment is offering the perfect opportunityto join us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. Join our high-growth Life Science team and get full training to become a specialist recruiter working with some of the most innovative biotech and pharma companies in the UK, Europe, and the US.

Why Sales Professionals Choose Recruitment at Next Phase

We specialise in partnering with pioneering organisations in areas like Cell & Gene Therapy, AI-led Drug Discovery, and Informatics. You’ll join a thriving, supportive team as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in a profitable, privately owned firm with a clear path to growth and success.

We’ll give you the tools, structure, and mentoring to succeed in recruitment, while empowering you to grow your desk and shape your own career path.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• Full training provided – no recruitment experience needed
• Profit superbonus shared annually – recognising team success
• Blended revenue model – retained, contingent & contract roles
• Clients across the UK, EU, and US in cutting-edge life sciences
• Dedicated support team for research, data, and client growth
• Advanced tech stack – Vincere, Lusha, Sense, automation & dashboards
• Clear career progression – from Trainee Recruitment Consultant to Director level

What You’ll Do

• Learn the full recruitment cycle with hands-on training and mentoring
• Build relationships with biotech and pharma companies
• Develop strong candidate pipelines and act as a trusted career advisor
• Use sales skills to grow your network and build your own desk
• Collaborate with experienced team members and learn from the best

What You Bring

• Experience in sales, telesales, retail management, or business development
• Confidence in speaking to people, managing relationships & working to targets
• Motivation to learn, earn and build a rewarding career
• Ambition and drive to work in a high-performance, team-focused environment

What You’ll Get

• Up to 50% uncapped commission
• Hybrid working, flexible benefits, and full HR support
• Tailored development plans and regular performance reviews
• Incentives & rewards – overseas trips, fitness challenges, charity days
• Fantastic office in Horsham – free parking, pool table, darts board, drinks fridge & Nespresso coffee

Make a Real-World Impact

Every placement you make as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant helps bring life-changing science and healthcare innovations to the world.

At Next Phase, your work really matters - and so do you.