Job description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: London

Salary: £28,000 basic + uncapped commission

Industry: Recruitment / Sales

Experience: Entry Level / Graduate / Trainee

Start Your Career in Recruitment

Want to build a career at the intersection of sales, relationship-building and business growth?

We’re looking for ambitious, driven graduates to join us as Graduate Recruitment Consultants, developing relationships with clients and candidates while helping businesses find the talent they need to succeed.

No previous recruitment experience is required. We’re looking for people with ambition, resilience, confidence and a genuine desire to succeed.

You’ll receive comprehensive training and ongoing coaching, developing the commercial, sales and recruitment skills needed to build a successful career in a fast-paced, performance-driven industry. You will be given to opportunity to grow your own network, build lasting relationships and progress within the company.

Why Recruitment?

Recruitment is a fast-paced, people-focused industry where your ability to build relationships, identify opportunities and deliver results can directly shape your success.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll work at the heart of business growth, connecting talented individuals with the right opportunities while helping clients build successful teams.

You'll develop key skills in areas including:

• Sales, negotiation and business development
• Building and managing client relationships
• Sourcing, attracting and assessing candidates
• Understanding client needs and market trends
• Managing the recruitment process from start to finish
• Developing your own network and growing your desk

You don't need previous recruitment experience to get started. We'll teach you the skills you need to succeed.

What matters is your ambition, resilience, communication skills and willingness to learn. Recruitment offers the opportunity to take ownership of your success, earn based on your performance and build a rewarding long-term career.

About The Role

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll develop your sales, business development and recruitment expertise, building relationships with clients and candidates while learning how to identify talent and create successful placements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generating new business through outbound calls, networking and business development
• Building relationships with clients and hiring managers
• Identifying client requirements and understanding their hiring needs
• Conducting candidate interviews and assessing suitability for roles
• Negotiating salaries, offers and placement terms
• Developing market knowledge and becoming a specialist in your chosen recruitment sector
• Working towards individual targets and contributing to wider team success
• Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates to generate repeat business and referrals

You'll gain hands-on experience in a commercial, relationship-driven environment, developing the skills, confidence and industry knowledge needed to build a successful career in recruitment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for ambitious graduates and driven individuals who are eager to build a successful career in recruitment.

You don't need previous recruitment experience. We're looking for the right attitude, mindset and potential, with the determination to learn, develop and succeed in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

We're looking for people who demonstrate:

• Ambition - you're motivated to build a successful career and achieve your potential
• Commercial awareness - you're interested in business, sales and what drives companies to grow
• Resilience - you can handle rejection, overcome setbacks and maintain a positive attitude
• Communication skills - you're confident speaking with new people and building relationships
• Competitive mentality - you're motivated by targets, performance and the opportunity to outperform expectations
• Coachability - you're open to feedback, eager to learn and committed to continuous improvement
• Relationship-building skills - you enjoy connecting with people and developing lasting professional relationships

Above all, we're looking for people with the drive to succeed, the confidence to pick up the phone and the determination to turn opportunities into results.

What We Offer

Ultimately recruitment is a high-performance career where your dedication, results and ambition can directly translate into your earnings and career progression.

You'll benefit from a structured Graduate Academy, hands-on training and continuous coaching, giving you the skills, support and confidence to build a successful career in recruitment.

You'll receive a £28,000 annual base salary plus uncapped commission, meaning your earning potential grows with the results you deliver. The harder you work, the more opportunities you have to earn, with no upper limit on your commission.

You'll also receive:

• £28,000 annual base salary + uncapped commission
• Year 1 on-target earnings of £60,000+, with further earning potential as you progress
• Structured graduate training and ongoing one-to-one coaching
• Fast-track, merit-based career progression, with opportunities to progress within 6–12 months based on performance
• Clear targets and performance milestones to support your development
• Incentives, including international trips, restaurant experiences and team events
• 25 days of annual leave, plus a Christmas shutdown and your birthday off
• Wellbeing benefits and the opportunity to work from home on Wednesdays
• Opportunities to develop professionally within a growing business, with potential for international relocation

Ultimately your success is in your hands. Your commitment, resilience and ability to build relationships can directly influence your commission, career progression and long-term earning potential. You'll have the opportunity to build your own client base, take ownership of your results and be rewarded for the value you bring to the business.