Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Global Animal Health & NutritionLocation: Remote (UK-based)

Salary: £35,000–£45,000 + 10-20% commission + bonuses

Hours: Flexible, 4.5-day working week

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance for an agency-side 360 recruiter to take ownership of a warm global desk within one of the world’s most respected Animal Health & Nutrition recruitment brands. You’ll join a small, established team working across the UK, Europe and the US. Trusted by leading names in animal health, feed, ingredients, pharma and biotech.

With 85% of projects delivered on a retained basis, this is a genuine growth opportunity. Not a cold start.

Why This Role Stands OutGlobal Reach: No geographical restrictions. Build your client base where the opportunities are. Whether that’s the UK, Europe or the US.

Warm, Specialist Desk: Join a business already known for its reputation and delivery in Animal Health & Nutrition, where every call opens doors.

Supportive, Grown-Up Culture: Operate with autonomy and trust. No unnecessary KPIs or micromanagement. The focus is on results, relationships and consistency.

Tech + Human Excellence: Blend sector expertise with cutting-edge AI recruitment tools to enhance reach, engagement and accuracy.

Rewards & Growth:

– £35–45k base salary

– 10–20% commission (no threshold)

– Annual bonuses and companywide incentives

– Clear career roadmap and leadership pathways

– 4.5-day working week for genuine balance

Who We’re Looking For

You’re an experienced, agency-side recruiter with a background in Animal Health, Nutrition or Life Sciences. You understand the science, the commercial dynamics and the people that make this niche tick. You’re credible, proactive and happiest in a grown-up, collaborative environment.

Roles you may have recruited before could include:

Chief Commercial Officer, Director of Animal Nutrition, R&D Director, Biotech Manager, Head of Additives Development, Flavour Scientist, VP of Biopharma.

About the Business

This is a globally recognised recruitment brand that’s well established and been successfully trading for over 15 years. Known for its professional standards, retained approach and strong client relationships, the team combines a consultancy mindset with entrepreneurial freedom. Every project is quality-led, every partnership long-term.

What’s Next

If you’re ready to step into a market that’s profitable, purposeful and growing globally, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out confidentially to discuss how this could align with your experience and ambitions.