Graduate Business Consultant

Irving Knight Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment consultancy in London is looking for a 360° Recruitment Business Consultant to manage the recruitment process end-to-end. You will source candidates, develop client relationships, and operate within a niche industry. Ideal for driven individuals eager to advance in executive search with no prior experience required. This role promises autonomy and significant growth opportunities with uncapped commissions and great benefits.

Benefits

Cash vouchers for 100+ retailers

Quarterly incentives (trips to Ibiza, Prague, etc.)

Uncapped commission scheme up to 60%

Gympass Subscription

Private health care with mental health assistance

Free iPhone and company laptop

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed, but sales capability is essential.
• Enthusiasm for personal progression is required.
• Ability to develop relationships with clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing high-level candidates for global companies.
• Developing new clients from scratch.
• Conducting interviews and providing market benchmarking.

Skills

Sales-driven

Strong work ethic

Innovative thinking

Ability to thrive in autonomy

Job description

Who Are We?

• Irving Knight is a boutique search and selection recruitment consultancy focusing on top tier talent placement across the globe. We operate across Industrial, Life Science, Medical and Technology markets. Future plans offer huge potential for employees to grow their own teams and even open their own organizations in the UK, or internationally.

What Is The Role?

• You will be a 360° Recruitment Business Consultant, which means you’ll be managing the entire end to end recruitment process. This includes sourcing candidates, business development, bringing on clients to a cold desk and making placements.
• You will essentially be running your own mini-business within a niche industry vertical (think Alternative Food Products, Lab Equipment, Diagnostics, Cyber Security etc.). You will be the only person in our business specialising in your given industry.

What We're Looking For...

• This is a sales based role. You need to be driven by progression and continual success, have the ability to think innovatively and possess a strong work-ethic. No previous experience needed - we're looking for a skillset.
• We offer huge opportunities for self-development. We're looking for somebody who is enthusiastic about their own progression and wants to advance through the world of executive search.
• You'll need to thrive in autonomy and be a successful self-starter.

Your Responsibilities

• Sourcing high-level candidates and placing them with companies across the globe.
• Developing new business and clients from scratch to build career changing relationships.
• Conducting interviews over the phone as well as video calls with candidates and clients.
• Providing market maps and salary benchmarking to assist clients with strategic hires.

Why Irving Knight Group?

• A clear support network. While we expect a high level of independence, there's always 1-2-1 support and guidance available from industry experts.
• Mission Control - our self built internal CRM and business management suite supported by Ava (our very own AI) puts us miles ahead of our competitors by providing some of the most advanced tech in the recruitment industry that you'll use every day.
• Progression opportunities. Our Managing Director began as a Business Consultant just 6 years ago. Irving Knight Group is built on some many examples of people flourising through our progression routes. The management team comprises of those who began in your exact position.
• Certified 'Great Place To Work' 2025.
• Unrivalled benefits - including cash vouchers for 100+ retailers, quarterly incentives such as Ibiza, Prague, Amsterdam and Ski Trips. Monthly days out of the office..
• An uncapped commission scheme (up to 60%), one of the best in the industry.
• Gympass Subscription - Access to 1000+ gyms, discounts on coffees, cinema tickets,
• Private health care with mental health and legal assistance.
• Free iPhone and company laptop.

We look for sales-driven and hard-working individuals ready to take on a global challenge. We are seeking personnel that can contribute to our values, those who are excellent communicators and individuals who can operate with high levels of autonomy. If you are motivated by a challenging environment and an opportunity to build rapport with leading organisations across the globe, please apply now!

You can also read more about what we're doing at https://workfor.irvingknight.com.

• Due to the large number of applications if you have not heard anything within 14 days then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful.