Recruitment Lead - AI/ML/Data (Digital Health & HealthTech)

£60,000 - £80,000 base, up to 40% commission (OTE £120k+)

London | Hybrid (City of London office + remote flexibility)

Our client is a high-performing global recruitment organisation with an impressive footprint across Europe, the Americas and beyond.

With a vibrant London headquarters, they’ve built a stellar reputation for connecting world-leading Biotech and Pharma companies with outstanding talent. Known for investing heavily in professional development and boasting a culture where high achievers thrive, they create an environment where recruiters at every level can grow into top billers.

The Recruitment Lead will spearhead the European market for AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and wider engineering functions. You’ll take ownership of a warm desk, build and lead a team, and partner with innovative Life Science and Digital Health clients.

From day one, you’ll have access to live demand and warm relationships, but the role is built for someone who thrives on growth: developing new clients, headhunting niche technical talent, and positioning yourself as a go-to recruiter in one of the most exciting sectors out there.

Within 6 -12 months, the expectation is that you’ll be leading a team, passing on your knowledge, and shaping a practice that could scale into a major revenue stream for the business. You’ll have a genuine voice in how this vertical is built .. this is a phenomenal opportunity to create something with your name stamped on it.

Role Highlights

The Recruitment Lead will:

• Build and expand client relationships across Biotech, Pharma and Digital Health.
• Head-hunt senior technical talent in AI, ML, Data Science and Software.
• Lead, mentor and grow a specialist recruitment team.
• Drive 360° recruitment processes from BD through to placement.
• Play a key role in shaping a high-growth European practice

You Will Need

• 4 - 10 years full desk recruitment experience
• Proven track record in Life Science, AI/ML or broader technology recruitment.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing recruiters.
• Confidence in running a 360 desk with consultative BD skills.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders and niche technical candidates.
• Entrepreneurial drive and appetite to grow a practice internationally.

Why You’ll Love It

• Competitive base + strong commission structure (OTE £120k+)
• Clear progression to leadership with future investment plans.
• High-energy culture with incentives: Ibiza, Rio, Miami trips + monthly lunch clubs.
• Premium London office with roof terrace and views of Tower Bridge.
• Full health cover, 25 days annual leave and early Friday finishes.
• Extensive L&D framework to develop million-pound billers.

Apply today to accelerate your career with a forward-thinking recruitment business committed to equal opportunity.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.