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Associate Director at Skills Alliance
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Job Summary
Associate Director - Permanent Recruitment
Start date: Q3 2024
Location: City of London - Hybrid
https://26532236.hs-sites-eu1.com/work-for-us
Who are we?
Skills Alliance is a leading specialist Global Life Science workforce solutions company, and have been providing global innovative recruitment solutions since 2005 to facilitate our clients need to hire exceptional talent quickly. To date we count many of the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device & technology, and animal health companies as our partners, and we are proud to be contributing to the discovery, development and distribution of safe and effective therapeutics & devices across the globe.
After a successful 2023, we are hiring for an Associate Director to join us in a leadership position to inherit, grow and take on responsbility for one of our highest performing teams in our London HQ. We are looking to speak to experienced leaders that have worked in any Life Sciences or STEM sector with over 5 years’ experience (preferable but not essential). The right candidate will have a background in both running a successful desk and leading teams of 360 recruiters at all levels.
The role:
This opportunity is based in our London office, and will come in to take over our Therapeutics division. This team consists of 15 with projected headcount to 25+, and is made up of 6 managers and mix of senior consultants/principal consultants all vertically aligned across the Life Sciences space. The role will report to our Global Head of Permanent Staffing, bringing 10 years of experience solely in Life Sciences Recruitment.
The role offers a huge amount of autonomy and trust to build out both your team and your desk, and the chance to develop your career quickly to Directorship in a meritocratic and supportive culture. You will work alongside a highly experienced and internationally recognised senior management team (5+ years with SA on average) and an exceptional Learning and Development function based in our London office.
What we offer:
Benefits: such as flexi-time, hybrid working (2 days wfh vs 3 days office), private health insurance, corporate gym membership, office meditation sessions, health & wellness programme, wellness days, birthdays off. Incentives: Quarterly Lunch clubs, Team incentives and bonuses for TL+, 2x yearly holiday incentives - previous destinations include Croatia, Ibiza, South of France & Mykonos. Uncapped commission: structure up to 30% for team managers and 40% for business managers Learning and Development: Continuous training delivered by our in house L&D team; from 6 month multi-modular leadership/management programs to on desk tailored development plans directly from L&D International office relocation: for people who want to work in our other offices (New York, Seattle, Newport Beach, Zurich and Frankfurt) Career routes: We understand everyone has different career goals, so we also offer billing focused routes with no management required for progression (and comms up to 40% uncapped!)
What we are looking for:
Experience mentoring, supporting, and developing consultants at varying levels of experience (junior consultants through to Principal), ideally having worked closely with L&D to create training plans. A strong evidenced background within recruitment, ideally in a transferable market and an in depth understand the various models available and benefits associated with each offering. Ideally 5+ years working in a 360 capacity across your market. A demonstrable track record in placing middle and senior management candidates within the life sciences industry, maintaining both the candidate and client relationships. Experience balancing growing a desk and managing a team. A solution-oriented, results focused, tenacious and driven approach to work.
On a day-day basis the core duties for this position will involve:
To achieve consistent and rising revenue generation within the specified vertical of the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical sector. To drive the development of new clients within the target vertical, by agreeing working agreements and established terms of business with Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical companies. Develop leads for new business and conduct business development. The successful candidate will be expected to offer constructive, entrepreneurial and forward thinking ideas and concepts to assist in the development and growth of Skills Alliance as a leading Global Pharmaceutical Recruitment business. To attend Industry specific conferences and symposia on behalf of Skills Alliance and represent the brand and organization. General management responsibilities across the team. Working wit
Start date: Q3 2024
Location: City of London - Hybrid
https://26532236.hs-sites-eu1.com/work-for-us
Who are we?
Skills Alliance is a leading specialist Global Life Science workforce solutions company, and have been providing global innovative recruitment solutions since 2005 to facilitate our clients need to hire exceptional talent quickly. To date we count many of the leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device & technology, and animal health companies as our partners, and we are proud to be contributing to the discovery, development and distribution of safe and effective therapeutics & devices across the globe.
After a successful 2023, we are hiring for an Associate Director to join us in a leadership position to inherit, grow and take on responsbility for one of our highest performing teams in our London HQ. We are looking to speak to experienced leaders that have worked in any Life Sciences or STEM sector with over 5 years’ experience (preferable but not essential). The right candidate will have a background in both running a successful desk and leading teams of 360 recruiters at all levels.
The role:
This opportunity is based in our London office, and will come in to take over our Therapeutics division. This team consists of 15 with projected headcount to 25+, and is made up of 6 managers and mix of senior consultants/principal consultants all vertically aligned across the Life Sciences space. The role will report to our Global Head of Permanent Staffing, bringing 10 years of experience solely in Life Sciences Recruitment.
The role offers a huge amount of autonomy and trust to build out both your team and your desk, and the chance to develop your career quickly to Directorship in a meritocratic and supportive culture. You will work alongside a highly experienced and internationally recognised senior management team (5+ years with SA on average) and an exceptional Learning and Development function based in our London office.
What we offer:
Benefits: such as flexi-time, hybrid working (2 days wfh vs 3 days office), private health insurance, corporate gym membership, office meditation sessions, health & wellness programme, wellness days, birthdays off. Incentives: Quarterly Lunch clubs, Team incentives and bonuses for TL+, 2x yearly holiday incentives - previous destinations include Croatia, Ibiza, South of France & Mykonos. Uncapped commission: structure up to 30% for team managers and 40% for business managers Learning and Development: Continuous training delivered by our in house L&D team; from 6 month multi-modular leadership/management programs to on desk tailored development plans directly from L&D International office relocation: for people who want to work in our other offices (New York, Seattle, Newport Beach, Zurich and Frankfurt) Career routes: We understand everyone has different career goals, so we also offer billing focused routes with no management required for progression (and comms up to 40% uncapped!)
What we are looking for:
Experience mentoring, supporting, and developing consultants at varying levels of experience (junior consultants through to Principal), ideally having worked closely with L&D to create training plans. A strong evidenced background within recruitment, ideally in a transferable market and an in depth understand the various models available and benefits associated with each offering. Ideally 5+ years working in a 360 capacity across your market. A demonstrable track record in placing middle and senior management candidates within the life sciences industry, maintaining both the candidate and client relationships. Experience balancing growing a desk and managing a team. A solution-oriented, results focused, tenacious and driven approach to work.
On a day-day basis the core duties for this position will involve:
To achieve consistent and rising revenue generation within the specified vertical of the Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical sector. To drive the development of new clients within the target vertical, by agreeing working agreements and established terms of business with Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical companies. Develop leads for new business and conduct business development. The successful candidate will be expected to offer constructive, entrepreneurial and forward thinking ideas and concepts to assist in the development and growth of Skills Alliance as a leading Global Pharmaceutical Recruitment business. To attend Industry specific conferences and symposia on behalf of Skills Alliance and represent the brand and organization. General management responsibilities across the team. Working wit