Edmund & Evans
£27,000–£35,000 Base Salary | Uncapped Commission | £80K+ OTE
Graduating in 2026 and looking for a career with genuine earning potential and progression?
Edmund & Evans have partnered with a range of high-performing recruitment businesses across London, specialising in markets including technology, financial services, life sciences, and executive search.
These are established firms with structured graduate training, strong leadership teams, and clear progression paths for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in recruitment.
Recruitment remains one of the few industries where progression and earnings are directly linked to performance, making it an attractive option for commercially minded graduates.
Edmund & Evans partner with specialist recruitment firms across London that focus on high-growth and professional markets, including:
Rather than operating as generalist agencies, these businesses build deep expertise within their sectors and invest heavily in developing consultants properly from day one.
You will join an environment where training, performance, and progression are taken seriously.
Depending on the business, benefits may include:
Many businesses also offer fast-track promotion opportunities for high performers.
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will be trained to manage your own specialist market.
Your responsibilities will include:
You will receive structured training from experienced consultants and directors, alongside ongoing support as you develop.
Over time, you will build expertise within a specialist sector and progress towards managing your own client and candidate relationships independently.
This opportunity is suited to graduates looking for a commercial career with clear progression and strong earning potential.
The businesses Edmund & Evans partner with typically look for individuals who are:
Previous sales experience can be beneficial but is not essential.
What matters most is attitude, work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly.
Progression is performance-based.
Many graduates achieve their first promotion within their first year, with opportunities to progress into senior consultant and management positions over time.
Typical earnings for strong performers within London’s specialist recruitment market:
These figures are achievable within established, high-performing recruitment businesses operating in specialist markets.
Edmund & Evans are currently managing graduate hiring for a number of London-based recruitment firms ahead of 2026 intake dates.
For graduates looking for a career with structured development, progression, and significant earning potential, recruitment continues to offer one of the clearest meritocratic career paths available.