Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Private Equity

Blueedgerecords; City of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to build relationships with clients and headhunt candidates. The role offers training, a starting salary of £28,000 plus uncapped commission, and a clear path for career progression from trainee to director within 5 years. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, experience in B2B sales, and a solid educational background. A sociable environment with generous incentives awaits.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday allowance

Company trips and incentives

Qualifications

• Must have experience in B2B sales or corporate roles.
• Track record of working hard in various activities.
• Strong academic performance and achievements.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients to win business.
• Headhunt appropriate candidates for clients' positions.
• Undergo training from a Learning and Development Manager.

Skills

Results-driven

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

A Levels (A* - B grades)

2:1 degree or above from a Top 40 UK university

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Private Equity

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Salary: Starting basic salary £28,000 + commission (1st Year OTE £40,000 - £45,000)

Role Overview

Your role as a recruitment consultant is to build relationships with new and existing clients to win their business and then headhunt the appropriate candidates in the market to fill your clients' positions. You will be taught all the necessary skills and industry knowledge to make you successful in your role.

You will be trained by a dedicated Learning and Development Manager and have a bespoke training plan tailored to you.

The career progression is meritocratic and extremely clear. It is possible for consultants to progress from trainee to director within 5 years.

On Target Earnings (OTE)

Year 1 £45,000; Year 2 £60,000; Year 3 £90,000+

Candidate Profile

• A Levels (A* - B grades) and a 2:1 degree or above from a Top 40 UK university
• 1+ years' experience in B2B sales or corporate roles
• A track record of working hard (e.g., worked alongside studies, competed in sports teams, achieved strong academics)
• Highly results‑driven
• Confident, strong communicator and personable

Package

• Starting basic salary £28,000 + uncapped commission (basic salary increases with each promotion)
• Up to 50% commission
• Autonomy and flexible working arrangements
• Generous holiday allowance
• Sociable environment with lots of incentives and company trips

Location: London, England, United Kingdom.

Employment type: Full‑time.