Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Graduate Opportunity

Our client is a fast-growing specialist recruitment business with a close-knit, high-performing team that genuinely invests in its people. They are looking for a motivated graduate who wants to build a serious career in recruitment, develop commercial skills, and grow into a recognised name in their market.

This is an opportunity for someone hungry, competitive, and eager to learn in an environment where training, mentorship, and progression are taken seriously. If you want responsibility early, the chance to build your own desk, and a team that supports your growth, this role is designed for you.

The Role

You will join as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant and receive hands-on training across the full recruitment lifecycle. In your early months, the focus will be on candidate delivery across both permanent and contract roles, helping you build confidence, market knowledge, and strong foundations.

Once you successfully pass probation, you’ll transition towards a 360 consultant model, giving you the opportunity to develop your own client base and establish yourself as a trusted recruiter within your niche.

Key responsibilities include:

• Learning and applying the full recruitment lifecycle
• Advertising roles and sourcing high-quality candidates
• Screening applicants and arranging interviews
• Managing vacancies and matching candidates to client needs
• Building long-term relationships with candidates
• Negotiating offers and managing placements
• Working towards personal KPIs and team revenue targets
• Developing the confidence to win and manage your own clients

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  Who Our Client Is Looking For

  This role suits someone who wants a long-term career, not just a stepping stone. Our client values mindset over experience and is looking for individuals who are ambitious, resilient, and excited by performance-driven environments.

  The ideal candidate will bring energy, drive, and a strong desire to succeed, alongside the communication skills needed to build trust with clients and candidates.

  
  

  You’ll stand out if you have:

  • A motivated, hungry, and competitive mindset
  • Graduate-level education or equivalent ambition
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Resilience and a target-driven attitude
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
  • Sales or customer-facing experience (beneficial, not essential)
  • A desire to build your own client base and personal brand

  
  

  
  

  What Our Client Offers

  Joining a small, supportive team means your development won’t be overlooked. You’ll receive structured training, daily mentorship, and real opportunities to progress quickly. The business is growing, making this an ideal time to join and build your future within the company.

  Performance is recognised and rewarded, with a culture built around success, collaboration, and shared wins.

  
  

  You can expect:

  • A structured graduate training programme
  • Ongoing mentorship from experienced consultants
  • Clear progression into a 360 Recruitment Consultant role
  • Opportunity to build and run your own desk
  • Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
  • A supportive team that genuinely cares about development
  • Regular incentives, team events, and rewards
  • A high-energy culture focused on growth and success