Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Portsmouth, Lakeside North Harbour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm
Salary: £25,500 + uncapped commission (OTE £30k–£130k+)
Accreditations: Investors in People Platinum and Sunday Times “Best Places to Work”

Are you ready to launch your recruitment career?

If you’re a motivated graduate looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment, this is your opportunity to join Carrington West, an award-winning, people-first recruitment company recognised for excellence, training, and growth.

We’ve achieved impressive expansion over the past 13 years and continue to grow across the UK’s technical and infrastructure recruitment markets. This is your chance to be part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

What you’ll do as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant:

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be fully trained and supported to become a recruitment specialist in your chosen sector. You will:

Learn from experienced recruitment professionals and market experts
Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
Develop deep market knowledge and insight
Progress to a 360 Recruitment Consultant role within 6–12 months
Conduct market research and identify recruitment trends
Offer advice and guidance based on your expertise

You’ll receive structured training, ongoing mentorship, and a clear career pathway to help you achieve your potential.

What’s in it for you

Salary & Commission

£25,500 starting salary
Uncapped commission – earn from day one
Realistic OTE:

Year 1 – £30k
Year 2 – £50k
Year 3 – £90k–£130k+

Benefits

25 days’ holiday (increasing with service)
Private healthcare from day one
Pension scheme (4–10%)
Big Biller Club – earn a Rolex for £300k+ billings
Paid social events and incentive trips
World-class training and off-site development days
Flexible working options after probation
Free parking and free bus service

Who we’re looking for:

You don’t need recruitment experience, just ambition, confidence, and a drive to succeed. If you’re a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we’ll give you all the tools to build an exceptional recruitment career.

Apply today!

Take your first step towards a rewarding future in recruitment.
Apply now to join Carrington West and see where recruitment can take you.