Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career. Pay Range £26,000 - £34,000 per annum + uncapped commission Job Description Recruitment Consultant – Scientific Sector 📍 Location: Reed Cambridge – Scientific, Unit 7, CC7, 8 Clifton Ct, Clifton Rd, Cambridge CB1 7BN 🏠 Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home (post-induction) 💰 Salary: £26,000 – £34,000 (DOE) + uncapped bonus 🕒 Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, Monday–Friday 📄 Contract: Permanent Ready to make your mark in scientific recruitment? Join our thriving team at Reed Cambridge – Scientific, where your passion for recruitment meets the fascinating world of science. As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll play a key role in connecting top talent with leading scientific organisations across the UK. Whether you're an experienced recruiter or a sales professional looking to pivot into a rewarding new career, this is your chance to thrive in a high-performing, supportive environment. What you’ll be doing: 🔹 Client Relationship Building Use your business development, sales, and marketing skills to grow and nurture relationships with client companies. 🔹 Candidate Attraction & Engagement Craft compelling job ads, headhunt, network, and leverage social media to find top talent. Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure the perfect match. 🔹 Business Development Drive growth by identifying and onboarding new clients, expanding our reach in the scientific sector. Why join Reed? 🌟 Award-Winning Training – Learn from the best with our industry-recognised development programmes 🚀 Career Progression – Enjoy automatic pay rises and promotions every 6 months through our Career Development Framework 💸 Uncapped Bonus – Your earning potential is in your hands 🏡 Hybrid Working – Flexibility to work from home and the office 🎉 Long Service Rewards – Paid sabbaticals every 5 years 💪 Health Cash Plan – Support for everyday healthcare costs 🚗 Eco-Friendly Commuting – Incentives for greener travel 🏅 High Achievers Club – Recognition and rewards for top performers 🛍️ Reed Discount Club – Exclusive savings across hundreds of retailers ✈️ Annual Incentives – Win holidays, tech bundles, and even cars! Who we’re looking for: ✅ Sales Professionals – Ready to transition into recruitment ✅ Recruitment Experience – Already in the industry? Let’s talk! ✅ Account Managers – Strong relationship builders welcome ✅ Driven & Organised Individuals – Confident communicators who thrive on the phone ✅ Experienced Recruiters – Demonstrable success in placing candidates? We’d love to hear from you! Feel what it’s like to truly belong… All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We’re never afraid to ask, “What’s next?” Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged. Feel what it’s like to truly belong. Our story In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.

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