Principal Consultant - Health Talent

We are looking for our 4th hire for Chapter 2 Health Talent , meaning you’ll be at the heart of building something from the ground up.

Our Mission

To be the best Health Recruitment and Business Consulting company in the world , ensuring our clients achieve change lives

Guided by our values, Health, Happiness, and Humanity, we go beyond recruitment to create lasting impact for clients, candidates, communities and colleagues.

Sector: Health
Type: Permanent
Location: Liverpool Street, London
Hybrid: 3 days per week in office (days to be discussed)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5:30pm

Who We Are

We’re Chapter 2 Health Talent, the specialist health arm of the Chapter 2 Group, a global talent and business consultancy, 150 people across 26 countries, HQs in London, Berlin, New York, and Cape Town.

We launched officially in July 2025, building a world‑class recruitment and consulting business for the health sector, blending top‑tier search, innovative tech, and deep market expertise.

We Work Across:

Biotech | HealthTech | MedTech | Life Sciences | Pharma | Mental Health | Private Healthcare | Wellness | Medical Cannabis | Health AI | Dental & Fitness

We Extensively Recruit:

• Executive Search
• Business Functions
• Tech
• Clinical
• Global Hiring

Target markets: UK, Europe, US

Why This Role is Different:

• Be a founding force, collaborating directly with Co‑Founder Simon Ryan , driving your own market, and benefitting from a clear, fast-track path to growth and leadership.
• Enjoy the autonomy of a startup with the reach and infrastructure of a global group.
• We deliver total talent solutions: permanent, contract, embedded hiring models, retained search, employer branding, and advisory.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Business Development

• Own and grow your specialist health market, constantly winning new business.
• Execute creative sales tactics (calls, networking, social, events) to generate leads.
• Design and deliver a strategic plan to identify, target, and convert prospects.
• Build and close relationships with ambitious clients from scale-ups to global enterprises.
• Create compelling propositions, pitch decks, and deliver standout presentations.
• Organise industry events and networking opportunities to boost our profile.
• Map the market, forge partnerships, and keep us ahead of competitors.

Delivery

• Source and headhunt top talent using LinkedIn Recruiter and diverse channels.
• Adapt search approaches for permanent, contract, and exec hires.
• Manage the candidate journey: sourcing, screening, CV submission, offer negotiation.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, and provide consultative advice.
• Guarantee a seamless, professional experience for both candidates and clients.

Customer Service

• Be a trusted advisor, not just a transactional supplier.
• Keep clients, candidates, and colleagues consistently informed, building trust.
• Meet clients and candidates face‑to‑face and virtually.
• Share insights, market intel, and partnership thinking.
• Go above and beyond to constantly add value.

Data and Insight

• Keep CRM and market data immaculate, powering smart strategies.
• Map networks and create repeatable revenue streams.

What We’re Looking For :

Experience

• Proven biller: minimum £200,000/£250,000+ annual billings from business you have personally won
• Track record of winning and developing new business.
• Strong health sector network (or closely aligned market).
• Broad 360 recruitment expertise in permanent, contract, interim search.
• Hands-on experience in Total Talent Solutions in Retained Search
• Proven ability to build or develop teams/processes, formally or informally.

Skills

• Relentless business development drive, motivated by both the hunt and the close.
• Brilliant people skills; able to build instant rapport and trust.
• Exceptional communication and consultative ability.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and commercially sharp.
• Growth mindset, hungry to scale something new, optimistic in approach
• Natural leadership: coach, mentor, and inspire others.
• Strategic thinker with a creative approach to problem-solving.

Make Your Mark

If you’re ambitious and entrepreneurial, here’s your chance to join a health recruitment revolution and help shape our impact across the UK, Europe, and US.

Benefits

• Paid birthday day off (on top of annual leave)
• Dog‑friendly London office
• 2 paid charity leave days per year to support causes you care about
• Fast-track career progression, as the business grows, so do your opportunities
• Private healthcare and Pension

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Chapter 2 🌍✨

At Chapter 2 , we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace where everyone belongs. Regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or neurodiversity , we celebrate the unique perspectives that make us stronger. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are happy to accommodate any recruitment or interview adjustments needed to create a smooth and comfortable experience. Your individuality matters, and we believe that diverse philosophies, cultures, and experiences drive innovation and success.