Trainee Recruiter

Description:

In this Graduate/Trainee Recruiter role, you’ll join our award‑winning training programme designed to develop you into a confident, high‑performing recruiter. You’ll build core skills across sales, business development, and lead generation, while learning how to manage the full recruitment lifecycle. At Meet, we give both inexperienced and experienced professionals the opportunity to thrive in a high-performing, fast-paced sales environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own your 360 recruitment desk: sourcing candidates & winning new clients
• Building and nurturing relationships with candidates and clients
• Use tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, cold calling, and referrals
• Become a market expert in Life Sciences
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience, from screen to onboarding
• Collaborate with hiring managers to meet their recruitment needs
• Keep your pipeline and CRM up to date

What We’re Looking For

• Sales-focused mindset & hunger to succeed
• Outbound sales experience (a big plus!)
• Bachelor’s degree (preferred, not essential)
• Resilience, drive, and a team-player attitude

Training & Progression

No prior experience? That’s absolutely fine! We’ve designed an award-winning programme that gives you everything you need to succeed:

• Structured, hands-on 3 month training programme led by our Senior Academy Manager
• Ongoing coaching and mentorship from industry leaders
• Fast-track progression - manager level in just 2.5 years
• Additional training as you advance into senior, lead recruiter, or management roles

Why Life Sciences Recruitment?

The Life Sciences industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, driven by breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical technology. Companies are investing billions into research and development, creating an unprecedented demand for top talent. This is where we come in connecting exceptional professionals with world-leading organisations shaping the future of healthcare.

Our Success in Life Sciences

✅ For the first time ever, we had 5 consultants billing over £/$1 million in 2025

✅ Private equity investment in 2021 fuelling growth

✅ 480 new and re-engaged client terms signed in 2024 and 2025

✅ Our contract book of business has grown over 20% YOY since 2020

✅ Winner of the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award (an award based on feedback received from clients and candidates)