Executive Recruiter for Biotech and Pharmaceutical Sectors

3 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time
Headhunter/Talent Acquisition Specialist Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Executive Recruiter to join our dynamic recruitment team at The Legends Agency. As a Headhunter/Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying and engaging with passive candidates in niche sectors like Biotech, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Technology, CDMO, and CRO.

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your headhunting skills to build and nurture a talent pipeline for long-term and hard-to-fill roles. You will leverage LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced candidate sourcing tools to identify top-tier candidates and persuade them to engage with our clients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Passive Candidate Engagement: Utilize headhunting techniques to identify and engage with passive candidates, primarily through LinkedIn Recruiter and other relevant sourcing tools.
  • Talent Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a talent pipeline for long-term and hard-to-fill roles, ensuring ongoing relationships with potential candidates.
  • Candidate Qualification: Conduct in-depth candidate qualification interviews to uncover their motivations, career goals, and alignment with client needs.
  • Persuasion and Negotiation: Persuade and negotiate effectively to engage and convert passive candidates into active job seekers.
Requirements:
  • Experience: Proven experience in headhunting, specifically in recruiting passive candidates rather than relying on inbound job board applications.
  • Sourcing Tools: Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other advanced candidate sourcing tools.
  • Market Knowledge: Experience working in the UK and EU markets, with a strong understanding of the recruitment landscape, tools, and compliance in these regions.
  • Candidate Engagement: Ability to engage, persuade, and negotiate with passive candidates, turning them into active prospects.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + commission structure.
  • Flexible Working Environment: Flexible, remote working environment allowing you to work from anywhere.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.


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