This role is designed for graduates and early-career professionals who are interested in building a long-term career within Michael Page China, working closely with China-based clients and candidates across a range of industries.
This is not a traditional HR role. It is a sales-driven, advisory career, combining relationship management, business development, and market expertise.
Client Details
The position offers an opportunity to develop a consultative, commercial recruitment career, with structured training and clear progression, supporting the China market from day one and transitioning into a China-based role.
PageGroup is a globally recognised professional recruitment firm with over 150 offices across 35 countries. Established in London in 1976 and listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have built a strong reputation for connecting top talent with leading organisations worldwide.
In China, PageGroup has operated as a market leader for over 20 years, with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. With continued investment and strong performance, we are entering the next phase of growth and are looking for ambitious, commercially minded individuals to join us.
Description
- Manage the full 360° recruitment lifecycle, including business development, client management, and candidate delivery
- Build and develop a client portfolio through proactive outreach, networking, and market mapping
- Partner with clients to provide hiring strategies, salary benchmarking, and talent market insights
- Identify, engage, and assess high-calibre candidates through headhunting, referrals, and digital channels
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding
- Develop specialist expertise within a defined industry or function
- Build your professional profile through networking, industry engagement, and thought leadership
- Work collaboratively in a high-performance, target-driven environment
Profile
The Profile
- Strong commercial curiosity and interest in how businesses operate
- Enjoys building relationships and working in a people-centric, client-facing role
- Resilient, energetic, and motivated by challenge and performance
- Ambitious, with a desire to build a long-term career in an international professional services environment
- Confident communicator who can think clearly and act decisively
Background & Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or above from a UK university or equivalent international qualification
- Interest in, or exposure to, sales, consulting, recruitment, or other client-facing environments (internships welcome)
- Professional fluency in Mandarin and English (essential due to market and client requirements)
- A strong interest in working in, or building a career linked to, the China market
- Eligibility to work in China, or the ability to independently obtain the appropriate work visa
Job Offer
Growth and rewards
- Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus.
- Clear career pathways and progression opportunities.
- Structured, internationally recognised training through our Academy.
Flexibility & wellbeing
- Health & wellbeing sessions
Inclusive culture & social impact
- A welcoming, supportive environment where people feel safe to be themselves and do their best work.
- The chance to be part of something bigger, with a focus on using our skills to help people who face barriers to employment.
Our commitment to inclusion
Michael Page is an inclusive employer. We want to make sure you have everything you need to perform at your best throughout our hiring process, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to support with your application or interview.