Associate Recruitment Consultant

MS-IL Staffing & Packaging; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Global career opportunities

Incentive trips

Director Lunch Clubs

Share scheme

Velocity progression

Job summary

SThree in Manchester is hiring an Associate Recruitment Consultant. This entry point into recruitment offers a fast-paced, people-focused environment where you’ll learn to source top talent, interview candidates, and build client relationships.

With hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day at home) and a clear path to promotion through the Velocity Programme, you’ll have access to best-in-class training, global opportunities, and incentives that reward high performance.

Qualifications

• Entry into recruitment in a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a sales-focused role.
• Ability to thrive in a target-driven setting.

Responsibilities

• Source top talent using digital tools, referrals, and events.
• Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles.
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes (360).

Skills

Self-motivated

Resilient

Great communicators

Growth mindset

Experience in sales

Job description

AtSThree, we’re not just hiring recruiters—we’re building the next generation of STEM talent matchmakers. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to make a real impact, this is your launchpad.

We’re a global STEM workforce consultancy, connecting brilliant minds with the world’s most innovative companies. From Life Sciences to Tech, Engineering to Maths we help shape the future— one placement at a time.

ManchesterCity Centre

Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home)

Start Your Career Where the Future Works

Outpace Tomorrow Together

What You’ll Be Doing

This isn’t just a job—it’s a career accelerator. As an Associate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll:

• Use digital tools, referrals, and events to find top talent
• Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Negotiate offers - Make placements
• Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish

You’ll be supported every step of the way withbest-in-class trainingand a clear path to promotion through our SThreeVelocity Programme.

What You Bring

We’re looking for people who are:

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Resilient and competitive
• Great communicators and team players
• Quick learners with a growth mindset
• Experienced in sales, or similar commercial customer centric roles

This is an entry point into recruitment—but not into the working world. You’ll need some prior experience in a fast-paced, people-focused commercial environment.

What You’ll Get

We believe in rewarding potential. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• Global career opportunities (33 locations worldwide)
• Incentive trips to amazing destinations
• Director Lunch Clubs at top restaurants
• Company share scheme
• Velocity career progression programme

Culture That Feels Like You

We’re a team of diverse, creative, and ambitious individuals—from ex-athletes to DJs to writers. What unites us? We’re all in on doing the right thing, building relationships, thinking big, and having fun while we do it.

Expect Friday wrap-ups, team shoutouts, socials, and a culture that celebratesyou being you!