Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Life Sciences
Horsham, West Sussex | Hybrid | Up to 50% Commission
Ready to start a career where you can grow fast, and make a real impact?
If you’re a people person with drive, curiosity, and ambition, this is your chance to launch a long-term career in recruitment - one that combines high earning potential with genuine purpose.
At Next Phase, we specialise in connecting brilliant people with organisations leading breakthroughs in life sciences. To join us as a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you don’t need experience in recruitment (or science!) - just confidence, energy, and the desire to learn. We’ll give you everything else.
What we Offer
Comprehensive Training & Mentoring
From day one, you’ll receive hands-on coaching, structured learning, and mentoring from experienced recruiters. You’ll learn the full recruitment process - from building relationships to managing client partnerships - at your own pace, with constant support.
Clear Career Path
We promote from within. You’ll have a clear progression path from Graducate Trainee Recruitment Consultant to Recruitment Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Manager and beyond - with targets, pay rises, and promotions clearly mapped out.
Supportive Team Culture
You’ll join a friendly, close-knit team that celebrates success together. We’ll challenge you to grow, but you’ll never be on your own.
Rewards & Benefits
*Competitive base salary + up to 50% uncapped commission
*Annual profit share bonus
*Hybrid working & flexible benefits
*Overseas incentives & team trips
*Office perks - pool table, darts, drinks fridge, great coffee
*Fitness & charity challenges
Why Next Phase?
We work with cutting-edge companies shaping the future of healthcare - from biotech start-ups to global pharma leaders. Every placement you make as a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant helps bring life-changing treatments and technologies to patients worldwide.
You’ll be part of something meaningful, every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Build relationships with candidates and clients in the life science sector
*Learn and master the full recruitment process with expert guidance
*Develop your own network and grow your specialist market
*Collaborate with senior consultants and learn from the best
What We’re Looking For
*A recent graduate or early-career professional eager to learn
*A confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people
*Motivated, ambitious, and ready to build a successful career
*Experience in sales, customer service, customer-facing marketing or a relationship building role
*Located within 40 minutes commute of Horsham, West Sussex
Your Career Starts Here
If you want training, progression, and a place where your success is genuinely supported - join Next Phase as a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant and build a career that changes lives.
Apply now and take your first step into recruitment.