Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Edmund & Evans

Posted 8 days ago, valid for 5 days

Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 1NS, England

£23 per hour

Full Time

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The Trainee Recruitment Consultant position offers a basic salary of £23K plus uncapped commission, with an OTE of £35K in the first year.
Candidates should be recent graduates or have sales, customer service, or office experience, with a strong desire to build a high-earning career.
The role involves market mapping, headhunting senior candidates, and supporting consultants on international projects.
Successful candidates can expect structured promotion to Consultant within 12-18 months and a clear path to earning £90K+ by their third year.
The company promotes a vibrant culture with team activities, generous holiday allowance, and additional benefits like gym membership discounts.

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Executive SearchSalary: £23K basic + uncapped commissionOTE: £35K Year 1 | £60K Year 2 | £90K+ Year 3

Want to break into recruitment and earn serious money fast?This is your chance to join a high-growth Executive Search firm working with global tech clients across Retail, Supply Chain, Robotics and AI.

You’ll start in the Research team - the launchpad for future Consultants - learning directly from top performers on retained, international projects.

What you’ll be doing:• Market mapping and business research• Headhunting senior candidates across the UK, Europe, US & APAC• Supporting Consultants on retained search projects• Gaining exposure to high-level recruitment strategy• Progressing fast with real responsibility from day one

What’s in it for you:• Uncapped commission from day one - no threshold• Structured promotion to Consultant within 12-18 months• Award-winning training from qualified in-house coaches• Monthly incentives, socials, parties and trips abroad• A clear route to £90K+ in your third year

What we’re looking for:• A recent graduate OR someone with sales, customer service, or office experience• Confident, resilient and commercially minded• Comfortable speaking to senior professionals on the phone• Driven to build a long-term, high-earning career

Culture & Perks:• Energetic, supportive team (ages 22-26)• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + 2 "Enrichment Days" per year• Gym membership discount• Team lunches, regular socials and annual parties• Based on Berkhamsted High Street - no London commute

This role isn’t for clock-watchers. It’s for people who want to go places.

Due to high volumes of applications, we may not respond to everyone. If you don’t hear from us within 3 days, unfortunately you haven’t been selected this time.

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