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Recruitment Team Leader

Immediate start
Penn, Buckinghamshire

Role Overview

We’re looking for a motivated recruitment professional ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a leadership position.
As Team Leader within our Life Sciences division, you’ll work closely with our dedicated delivery team to ensure vacancies are expertly managed from briefing through to placement while driving account growth, supporting team performance, and maintaining exceptional client service.

You’ll lead by example, guiding and developing others while continuing to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions yourself. With support and mentoring, this role offers a clear pathway to becoming an established leader within Zenopa, as you learn to manage, coach, and inspire a growing team.

This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where your ability to combine commercial awareness, collaboration and relationship management will directly contribute to Zenopa’s continued success.

Company Information

Zenopa is a Recruitment agency in the Scientific and Healthcare sector, predominantly in the commercial space working roles in Sales, Marketing and Service Engineering.
Our purpose is to make a bigger difference and accelerate organisational success.
We work in dynamic, innovative and exciting industries where the tangible impact of how our roles contribute to advancing patient outcomes and improving human health is clear!
This role is working specifically within the Life Sciences Team, where we have a strong brand and reputation built over 30+ years. Over the past couple of years, the Life Sciences team also expanded into the EU, which provides exciting opportunities to recruit internationally, alongside a fast-tracked career growth.
We have a culture where team collaboration is fundamental to everyone’s success, so accountability, drive and a mindset where we celebrate the wins whilst also striving for continuous improvement is key!

Zenopa prides itself in celebrating success;
– Two conferences a year, previous conferences have been held at The Gherkin / W Hotel London
– Monthly team events
– Weekly targets for an early Friday finish
– Ad-hoc celebrations for excellence and regular incentives for team and individual rewards, socials and events
Our head office is based in Penn, High Wycombe, South Buckinghamshire.
To discuss this opportunity further, please call Max McGarvie- 01494 818058 or Email: max@zenopa.com

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Role Requirements

– Drive team performance through motivation, accountability, and fostering a positive, collaborative environment
– Coach and develop team members, helping them build capability, confidence, and consistency in delivery
– Oversee team activity, ensuring vacancies are effectively managed from briefing through to placement and client expectations are exceeded
– Work closely with senior management, providing insight into team performance and market trends to inform decisions and shape growth plans

Person Specifications

– Experienced recruiter with a solid track record of delivery (ideally 3+ years)
– Some experience supporting or mentoring others or a clear ambition to move into people leadership
– Commercially minded with the ability to spot opportunities and drive results
– A growth mindset, eager to develop leadership skills and progress within the business
– Located within 45 minutes of our Penn (High Wycombe) office

Package

– Uncapped commission structure (Team and individual performance)
– 25 days holiday (plus 8 Bank Holidays)
– Electric bike scheme – Up to £2000 subsidised (providing you meet the terms)
– £40 monthly physical fitness contribution :
– Hybrid working (1 day a week from home)
– Flexible working hours (supporting your work-life balance)

Locations

Amersham
Aylesbury
Basingstoke
Borehamwood
Bracknell
Greenford
Hayes
Hemel Hempstead
High Wycombe
Maidenhead
Marlow
Newbury
Northolt
Radlett
Reading
Rickmansworth
Slough
Southall
Watford
Windsor
Wokingham
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Date Updated
14 Oct 2025
Job reference
72768
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