Associate Consultant

Carrington West; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is seeking an ambitious Associate Recruitment Consultant to join their Town Planning division. The role offers a starting salary of £26,500 with uncapped commission, providing an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to build a successful career in the technical recruitment sector. Enjoy benefits like private healthcare, flexible working hours, and extensive training. This is a chance to progress rapidly while working in a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

25 days' holiday (rising with service)

Private healthcare from day one

Pension scheme (4-10%)

Big Biller Club rewards

Off-site training

Paid social events

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ambitious individuals with a drive for recruitment success.
• Willingness to learn from experienced professionals.
• Self-starting attitude with collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Learn from experienced recruitment professionals.
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Conduct market research and identify business opportunities.

Skills

Client relationship building

Market research

Adaptability

Job description

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Portsmouth, Lakeside North Harbour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm

Salary: £26,500 + uncapped commission (OTE £30k-£130k+)

Accreditations: Investors in People Platinum and Sunday Times “Best Places to Work”

Ready to build your recruitment career in a specialist technical sector? If you're driven, ambitious, and looking for a new direction, this is your opportunity to join Carrington West and one of the UK's leading technical recruitment specialists and an award-winning, people-first business.

We've achieved significant growth over the past 13 years and continue to expand across our specialist recruitment sectors. We're now looking for an Associate Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Town Planning division, working within one of the UK's most dynamic and rewarding industries.

What you’ll do

• Learn from experienced recruitment professionals and industry experts
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Develop expertise in the nuclear and wider technical recruitment markets
• Conduct market research and identify business opportunities
• Progress to a 360 Recruitment Consultant role within 12 months
• Provide advice and guidance based on your growing market knowledge

We’ll give you all the tools, structure, and support you need to build a successful recruitment career in a highly specialised sector.

Salary & Commission

• £26,500 starting salary
• Uncapped commission – earn from day one
• Clear career progression and development pathway

Benefits

• 25 days' holiday (rising with service)
• Private healthcare from day one
• Pension scheme (4‑10%)
• Big Biller Club - earn a Rolex for £300k+ billings
• Off‑site training with world‑class speakers
• Paid social events & incentive trips
• Flexible working hours and benefits after probation
• Free parking and free bus service to office

Why Carrington West?

We’re proud to be a multi‑award‑winning recruitment company with a strong reputation for training and developing our people. Having won the REC Award for People Development (2023), we continue to invest heavily in every team member’s personal and professional growth.

Apply today

If you’re a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and want to launch your recruitment career in a high‑growth technical market, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join Carrington West and see where recruitment can take you.