Recruitment Associate
CV-LibraryWF2, Durkar, City and Borough of WakefieldpermanentPosted: 20 April 2026
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Location: Head Office – Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am to 5.30pm
We are a well-established team of recruitment specialists, connecting talented individuals with leading organisations across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Pharmacy, and Life Sciences sectors. We are currently looking for a Recruitment Associate to join our team at our Head Office in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
About You:
We are seeking a driven and commercially minded individual with a background in sales, recruitment or customer service. You will be confident engaging with candidates, with a natural ability to build rapport, understand motivations, and effectively promote job opportunities. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a more active role in the commercial side of recruitment, rather than purely administrative tasks.
To succeed in this role, you should:
* Have experience in a fast-paced recruitment, sales, or customer service role
* Be confident and professional when speaking over the telephone
* Demonstrate strong influencing and communication skills
* Be target-driven with a proactive approach to workload
* Possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Be based within a commutable distance of Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Key Responsibilities:
* Working alongside an experienced recruitment team to engage with candidates and promote relevant job opportunities
* Effectively promoting vacancies by understanding candidate motivations and aligning them to suitable client roles
* Building strong relationships with candidates and maintaining consistent communication throughout the recruitment process
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within internal CRM systems
* Supporting targeted recruitment campaigns, mailshots, and candidate attraction activities
* Handling incoming calls and candidate enquiries in a professional and efficient manner
* Preparing candidates for interviews using effective coaching and interview techniques
* Providing timely and constructive feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process
* Delivering a high standard of customer service at all times
What We Offer:
We offer a stable, long-term career opportunity within a supportive and collaborative team environment, with the opportunity to develop commercial skills within recruitment.
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus performance-related commission
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Long-service bonus scheme
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Employer pension contribution
* Free on-site parking
* Additional perks including retail discounts, wellbeing support, and regular team events
Our Values:
Our team is guided by a strong set of values:
* We uphold high standards in everything we do
* We communicate openly and honestly
* We strive to add value in all our work
* We treat others with respect and integrity
* We take pride in enjoying what we do
Location: Head Office – Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Hours: Mon – Fri, 9am to 5.30pm
We are a well-established team of recruitment specialists, connecting talented individuals with leading organisations across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Pharmacy, and Life Sciences sectors. We are currently looking for a Recruitment Associate to join our team at our Head Office in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
About You:
We are seeking a driven and commercially minded individual with a background in sales, recruitment or customer service. You will be confident engaging with candidates, with a natural ability to build rapport, understand motivations, and effectively promote job opportunities. This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to play a more active role in the commercial side of recruitment, rather than purely administrative tasks.
To succeed in this role, you should:
* Have experience in a fast-paced recruitment, sales, or customer service role
* Be confident and professional when speaking over the telephone
* Demonstrate strong influencing and communication skills
* Be target-driven with a proactive approach to workload
* Possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
* Be based within a commutable distance of Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Key Responsibilities:
* Working alongside an experienced recruitment team to engage with candidates and promote relevant job opportunities
* Effectively promoting vacancies by understanding candidate motivations and aligning them to suitable client roles
* Building strong relationships with candidates and maintaining consistent communication throughout the recruitment process
* Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records within internal CRM systems
* Supporting targeted recruitment campaigns, mailshots, and candidate attraction activities
* Handling incoming calls and candidate enquiries in a professional and efficient manner
* Preparing candidates for interviews using effective coaching and interview techniques
* Providing timely and constructive feedback to candidates throughout the recruitment process
* Delivering a high standard of customer service at all times
What We Offer:
We offer a stable, long-term career opportunity within a supportive and collaborative team environment, with the opportunity to develop commercial skills within recruitment.
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience) plus performance-related commission
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Long-service bonus scheme
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Employer pension contribution
* Free on-site parking
* Additional perks including retail discounts, wellbeing support, and regular team events
Our Values:
Our team is guided by a strong set of values:
* We uphold high standards in everything we do
* We communicate openly and honestly
* We strive to add value in all our work
* We treat others with respect and integrity
* We take pride in enjoying what we do