We’re looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join us in our office in Birmingham City Centre.

Are you seeking a career change with a company that will offer you training and support, regardless of your background? Well, we’re looking for hardworking individuals who have the resilience and patience to build a new career.

We’re on a journey to become the leading social housing recruitment agency in Birmingham. We have recently moved in to a new, 120-person office and we’re hiring the next generation of Recruitment Consultants to join us in this exciting chapter - and you could be one of them.

You'll need to be ready to buckle down and fully commit to the role. Some days are fun, and some days are challenging, but if you’re tenacious and self-motivated with the ability to handle pressure, we’ll support you every step of the way to help you reach your goals and make some serious money.

You'll have training each week from our in-house Learning and Development Manager, receiving in excess of 65 hours coaching over a 12-week programme. This includes:

- 7+ hours video training across 20+ modules

- 3 x 60-90 minutes classroom training and group coaching sessions per week

- Weekly bespoke individual coaching sessions at desk

- Weekly practical tasks and exercises to practice and embed the new skills you're learning

You'll also have access to your own mentor, mental health support, uncapped commission and the opportunity to attend annual company holidays and incentives; last year we went to Dubai and this year we're going to Ibiza!

This is a full-time role where you'll be working Monday - Friday, from 8am - 5pm.

Who are we?

We’re an award-winning Recruitment agency based in Birmingham that works with some of the biggest public sector companies in the UK. In 2024 we were shortlisted for 5 more awards:

- Fast growth business of the year

- Medium sized business of the year

- Best in-house training - FINALIST

- Best public/third sector recruitment agency

- Most effective back-office operation

We’re a down to earth team of 50 where everyone's viewed as equal. We have an open-door policy and everyone's voice matters. We also like to have a little fun along the way.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll get:

Industry leading training & development - Access to an unrivalled 12-week training programme with our Learning and Development team, plus ongoing support & training from external trainers
Dedication to D&I - Access to our Social Value Officer and paid volunteer days

Uncapped commission - Earn what you deserve with one of the best commission structures in the industry and get a pay rise after 9 months - £1000 bonus if you pass your career review first time
Career progression - Clear pathways to Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and even Director

Perks & incentives - Annual company holidays, lunch clubs, and regular team events
Wellbeing support - Access to our mental health support, employee assistance programme and financial planning support
Hybrid & flexible working after 9 months - Work around your lifestyle with flexitime and working from home options
Collaborative culture - Be part of a growing, supportive team that celebrates success and values every voice

These are the skills we’re looking for in a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

Great sales skills and the ability to influence
Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to build rapport
Professional telephone manner
Must be highly organised
Dedication and the ability to prioritise
Resilience and able to handle pressure

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be:

Working in a fast-paced, sales environment

Dealing with a high volume of telephone calls - cold-calling candidates and clients

Generating sales leads
Building relationships with candidates and clients
Researching your market and learning about your sector to become a specialist
Using recruitment tools to source candidates and fill vacancies
Conducting business development calls to attract new business from clients
Interviewing candidates for roles
Working towards targets and daily KPI’s

The base salary for this role is £26,000, with a pay rise after 9 months and the ability to earn up to £10,000 commission in your first year.

Are you ready for a challenge? Apply today!