Laura Warburton

• Worked for a specialist, family-owned boutique recruitment firm delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions for niche, hard-to-fill roles across Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, FMCG, Health & Beauty, Chemicals, and Perfumery .
• Successfully orchestrated and delivered multiple complex searches , many of which were global in scope , covering USA, EMEA, Europe, India, and Asia-Pacific markets.
• Created and implemented two comprehensive recruitment playbooks , covering end-to-end recruitment processes and offer management , improving consistency, quality, and delivery across the team.
• Managed client meetings and stakeholder relationships , providing market insights, search strategy guidance, and consultative support throughout the hiring process.
• Line-managed, coached, and developed two team members , leading structured training and ongoing mentoring to enhance recruitment capability, self-awareness, and long-term success.
• Coached candidates and applicants on CV optimisation, LinkedIn presence, and personal branding to improve market visibility and interview outcomes.
• Led by example by running and completing my own searches , balancing hands-on delivery with team leadership responsibilities.
• Fostered a high-performance, reflective team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and successful outcomes for clients and candidates.

• Supported students aged 11–16+ , helping them prepare for their academic, personal, and professional futures through consistent encouragement, guidance, and skills development.
• Provided daily academic and pastoral support to SEND students across multiple subject areas, adapting approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Coached and developed students with specific learning needs , focusing on confidence-building, independence, and inclusive learning outcomes.
• Supported students' emotional intelligence and self-awareness , helping them regulate emotions, build resilience, and develop positive relationships.
• Reinforced and embedded school core values , promoting respectful behaviour, accountability, and personal growth.
• Worked closely with teaching staff and support teams to ensure students received tailored, holistic support aligned with their development goals.
• Encouraged pupil autonomy through guided independent study initiatives.
• Provided additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
• Ensured safety of pupils during extracurricular activities for an accident-free environment.

• Successfully delivered and filled numerous global roles across Life Sciences and Medical Devices , specialising in complex, niche, and hard-to-fill positions.
• Led coaching, mentoring, and development of junior recruitment staff, supporting their progression and long-term success.
• Designed and delivered enabling coaching sessions and structured training programmes for new and junior recruiters, improving capability, confidence, and performance.
• Balanced hands-on recruitment delivery with leadership responsibilities, consistently achieving successful outcomes in specialised markets.

Founder & Community Lead – Lift Up (Women in Life Sciences)

• Founded and launched Lift Up , a Women in Life Sciences community created to champion female leadership, visibility, and inclusion within technical and scientific sectors.
• Facilitated meaningful industry conversations , sharing insights, experiences, and success stories from across the Life Sciences ecosystem.
• Built Lift Up into a recognised platform for community, learning, and advocacy , supporting professional growth and connection for women in the industry.

Led and scaled end-to-end recruitment operations with full responsibility for:

• Executive search and permanent recruitment across multiple sectors
• Client development, delivery, and long-term partnership management
• International assignments across Europe and global markets

Founded and built a specialist recruitment company delivering permanent and executive-level talent solutions across Life Sciences, Public Practice, and a broad range of commercial sectors globally .

Established trusted partnerships with senior stakeholders across HR, Finance, Technical, and Executive leadership functions , including delivery on multiple high-profile C-suite and senior leadership appointments .

Additional responsibilities included:

• Creating and managing all website content, advertising, and employer branding materials
• Designing and implementing recruitment marketing strategies
• Building and negotiating new RSA (Recruitment Service Agreements) with clients
• Driving business growth through new client acquisition and account expansion

Specialised in senior and executive recruitment , partnering with clients on leadership hiring, workforce planning, and organisational development .

Worked for a Brighton-based boutique headhunting firm specialising in digital and marketing leadership roles within Life Sciences and Pharmaceutical organisations .

Delivered executive search assignments across C-suite and Senior Director level positions on a global basis , including placements throughout the USA, Europe, and the Middle East .

• Nurtured long-term partnerships by constantly delivering high-quality services.
• Led negotiations for successful closure of deals with potential clients.
• Fostered a collaborative work environment, boosting productivity amongst the team members.
• Handled conflict resolution within the team, promoting harmony and cooperation.
• Facilitated training sessions for team members, enhancing their professional growth and knowledge base.
• Tracked industry trends, ensuring that our offerings remained relevant and competitive.

Delivered executive and senior recruitment across Australia, working closely with
leadership teams on assessment, succession planning, and long-term talent
strategy.

Built a 10-year career across the UK and Australia, progressing into management
roles and delivering recruitment across permanent and contract markets.
Developed strong foundations in:
Executive search
Stakeholder management
International recruitment
Team leadership and performance management