Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant | January Start

Phaidon International; City Of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm in London seeks an Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant to identify and secure top candidates across specialized industries. The role offers a base salary of $50,000 with unlimited commission potential, extensive training, and benefits including 30+ days of PTO, health care, and luxury incentives. Ideal candidates are proactive, resilient, and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

30+ days PTO

401(k) plan with a company match

Quarterly ‘Lunch Clubs’

Paid secure parking

½ day off on birthday

Qualifications

• Proactive, coachable, and adaptable.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Source mid to senior-level candidates.
• Coordinate interviews and manage feedback loops.
• Lead offer negotiations.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Proven resilience

Adaptability

Client relationship management

Candidate sourcing

Job description

Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant | January Start

Recruitment began on October 28, 2025

and the job listing Expires on November 28, 2025

Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant – 2026 Start

Established in London in 2004, Phaidon International was founded with the ambition to deliver talent solutions backed by deep industry expertise. Since then, we have consistently ranked among the fastest-growing recruitment firms globally and are currently the 10th largest direct-hire agency in the world.

We partner with a wide range of businesses – from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed start-ups – to deliver the right talent for mission-critical roles. Operating through global hubs, our consultants offer localised knowledge combined with international reach, helping clients navigate regional complexities and achieve both immediate and long-term hiring goals.

Our Brands

We deliver our capabilities through our deliberately curated brands, each one specializing in the following industries where a relentless supply-demand imbalance exists:

• Selby Jennings: Financial Sciences & Services
• Larson Maddox: Regulatory & Legal
• DSJ Global: Supply Chain and Logistics
• EPM Scientific: Health and Life Sciences
• LVI Associates: Energy and Infrastructure

About the Role

As a Recruitment Consultant at Phaidon International, you play a pivotal role in identifying and securing top-tier candidates for clients across specialized industries. By leveraging market insights and a consultative approach, you help drive business growth and strengthen client partnerships, contributing directly to the firm’s global reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions.

Core Responsibilities

• Build your Client Base: proactively reach out to companies to pitch your services and represent the business. Help them find the right talent by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions. Develop and maintain strong client relationships to foster long-term partnerships.
• Find Top Talent: Source mid to senior-level candidates and become a subject matter expert in your recruitment market. Build and nurture strong relationships with potential candidates by understanding their career goals and aligning them with the right opportunities.
• Own the Process: Coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and ensure a smooth and professional experience for both candidates and clients. Lead offer negotiations and guide both sides through the process to secure successful, long-term partnerships.
• Strong work ethic, proven resilience and drive
• Proactive, coachable, and adaptable
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, and performance-driven environment
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams

What We Offer

• $50,000 base salary + unlimited commission (75k-85k 1st year OTE)
• Training: A training program made for recruiters, by recruiters to support you from the beginning and through any challenges as your career progresses.
• Benefits: 30+ days of PTO (rollover vacation days, separate sick time, and holidays), Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Incentives: Quarterly ‘Lunch Clubs’ – a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, weekly socials, paid company vacations with destinations such as Ibiza, Punta Cana, and Cancun, and luxury incentives for top performers (Rodeo Dr. Shopping Spree, Rolex, etc.)
• Perks: 3 pm finish on Fridays, paid secure parking, discounted pet insurance and a ½ day on your birthday