Associate Recruitment Consultant (French or German Speaker)
Proclinical
London
Salary: £27,800 - £30,000 (+ uncapped commission)
Do you speak business-level French or German and want to use your language skills every day in a fast-paced, rewarding career?
At Proclinical, a global leader in Life Sciences recruitment, we’re looking for ambitious graduates who are fluent in French or German and eager to build an international career from day one.
This is more than just a job, it’s your opportunity to work across European markets, partner with cutting-edge Life Sciences companies, and make a real impact by helping bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.
We only work with organisations that are ethical, high-quality, and making a genuine difference — because doing the right thing matters to us.
Use your French or German language skills daily in a professional, international environment
No recruitment experience needed, full training provided
Fast-track career progression based entirely on performance
Join a high performing, supportive team that celebrates success
Location: London (3 minute walk from London Liverpool Street Station)
Salary: £27,800 - £30,000 Basic (Uncapped commission & incentives including holidays, directors’ lunch and much more!)
Your Role
With the initial job title of Associate Recruitment Consultant, you will be fully trained in all aspects of recruitment by one of the senior members of the company and our Learning and Development team. During your time in this role, you will be working with your manager and tasked with finding suitable candidates for open job vacancies across Europe. This will involve significant time speaking with candidate on the telephone to discuss roles with them and assess their suitability.
Working against many competing firms and their candidates, you will have some successes and some disappointments. You will be rewarded with commission for every placement that you make during your time as an Associate Recruitment Consultant and if successful then you can be rewarded with a promotion and will be introduced to client management and business development as a Recruitment Consultant.
Responsibilities Include
Calling candidates and briefing them about job opportunities
Discussing financial packages, timing and travel etc
Advertising jobs on social media sites
Head-hunting candidates and networking on social media platforms
Using the database to record your activity and maintain accurate records or processes
Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants
Organizing interviews for candidates as requested by the client
What You Need To Have
Business Level or better French or German Language Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good sales, persuasion and negotiation skills
Drive, ambition and resilience
A strong work ethic
A commercial mindset
A confident and positive attitude
The ability to work under pressure and meet targets
Good organizational and administrative skills
Experience in a sales environment is preferable; however it is not essential
We Offer You
Tailored Career Progression – Promotional targets which can lead to two promotions a year if hit with multiple career paths- you move up based on performance, not tenure
High Earning Potential and Uncapped Commission - OTE £35-40K YR1, £40-60K+ YR2, £100K+ YR3 and a salary increase with each promotion
Realistic targets you can achieve as we believe in a positive environment
Dedicated Learning and Development team with continuous support and training throughout your career, regardless of your level
Inclusive, collaborative, positive culture
Access to a large, international client and candidate database along with market leading AI and automation technology to aid for efficiency
Potential for international moves - New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Basel, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Sydney, Tokyo and more offices to start up within the next 2 years
Annual incentive trips away to Cape Town, Cancun, Singapore, Vegas, New York, Skiing etc.
Local incentives include trips to the theatre, horse racing, go karting and Michelin star restaurants.
Company Benefits - Vitality healthcare, Subsidised gym membership, Extended gym lunches, Season ticket travel loan, Contributory pension scheme, Childcare vouchers, Cycle to work scheme
Hire into roles/projects that have a moral purpose
