Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Boutique Recruitment Firm

Santabarbaraweddingminister; City of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing recruitment firm in London seeks a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to help grow their business. This full-time position offers an annual base salary of £28,000 and a commission structure. Responsibilities include client relationship building, candidate sourcing, and managing the recruitment process. Ideal candidates will have a degree and display an outgoing, resilient attitude, with opportunities for career progression and benefits like regular team activities and hybrid working.

Benefits

40% commission structure

Annual holiday abroad to Marbella

Pet-friendly office

Free gym membership

Regular team lunches and events

Qualifications

• Degree-educated with a 2:1 or above, or equivalent.
• Competitive team sport background demonstrating an outgoing, personable, hard-working and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and bring on new business, developing relationships with prospective clients.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of placement agreements.
• Source and screen candidates to match client needs.
• Set up interviews, prepare candidates, and progress them to offer stage.
• Manage the candidate journey from initial contact to successful placement.
• Build and maintain a professional network, positioning yourself as a specialist in the sector.

Skills

Communicative skills

Negotiation skills

Networking

Teamwork

Education

Degree (2:1 or above)

A-Level Grade BBB or above

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Marketing & Recruitment Firm

Join a leading marketing recruitment firm that is looking to double in size. This boutique company focuses on Marketing, PR and HR placements and offers a highly rewarding development path for graduates.

Job Highlights

• 40% commission structure with additional base salary of £28,000 per annum
• Fast‑track progression – potential for a role promotion within 6 months
• Work from home two days a week
• Regular team lunches, spa days, city breaks, wellbeing and spin classes
• Pet‑friendly office with free gym membership (pool & sauna)
• Annual holiday abroad to Marbella with the team

Responsibilities

• Identify and bring on new business, developing relationships with prospective clients.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of placement agreements.
• Source and screen candidates to match client needs.
• Set up interviews, prepare candidates, and progress them to offer stage.
• Manage the candidate journey from initial contact to successful placement, earning commission on each placement.
• Build and maintain a professional network, positioning yourself as a specialist in the sector.

Qualifications

• Degree‑educated with a 2:1 or above, or equivalent.
• Grade BBB or above at A‑Level.
• Competitive team sport background demonstrating an outgoing, personable, hard‑working and resilient attitude.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Industry: Staffing and Recruitment
• Location: London, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid – remote with office visits)

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