Graduate Recruiter

Meraki Talent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Edinburgh seeks a Graduate Associate Recruiter to learn recruitment processes, build client relationships, and support experienced consultants. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with strong communication skills and a drive to succeed. This role offers a competitive salary with commission and a clear career pathway from Associate to Consultant.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary + commission

Expert training and mentoring

Access to latest recruitment technology

Supportive professional culture

Qualifications

• Ambition to build a career in recruitment.
• Enjoys networking and making connections.
• Thrives in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learning how to run a professional services recruitment desk.
• Building relationships with clients and candidates.
• Sourcing and engaging top talent.
• Supporting experienced consultants on live roles.
• Attending meetings and networking events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Commercial awareness

Networking ability

Education

Recent graduate (any discipline)

Job description

Graduate Recruiter

Full-time | Office-Based | Start your career with Meraki Talent

At Meraki Talent, we believe recruitment is more than filling roles — it’s about connecting people, building futures, and creating lasting partnerships. Over the last 10 years, we’ve built a strong reputation across Edinburgh, Glasgow, and London, known for delivering results with integrity, professionalism, and a genuine passion for people.

We’re now looking for a motivated Graduate Associate Recruiter to join our professional services team in Edinburgh (we would also consider Glasgow or London). This is an exciting opportunity to begin your career in recruitment with the support of an established brand, expert training, and a clear progression pathway.

What you’ll be doing:

• Learning how to run a professional services recruitment desk from day one.
• Building relationships with clients and candidates across accountancy, finance, and wider professional services.
• Sourcing and engaging top talent, helping them secure the right opportunities.
• Supporting experienced consultants on live roles while developing your own market knowledge.
• Attending meetings, networking events, and developing into a trusted recruitment partner.

What we’re looking for:

• A recent graduate (any discipline) with the ambition to build a career in recruitment.
• Strong communication skills and confidence when speaking with people at all levels.
• A relationship-builder who enjoys networking and making connections.
• Resilience, drive, and commercial awareness — with a genuine desire to succeed.
• Someone who thrives in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.

Why Meraki Talent?

• A clear career pathway from Associate through to Consultant and beyond.
• Expert training, coaching, and mentoring to accelerate your development.
• Competitive starting salary + commission — earn while you learn.
• Access to the latest recruitment technology, tools, and resources.
• A supportive, professional culture where collaboration and success are celebrated.
• Ranked in both Recruiter’s Hot 100 and Fast 50.

If you’re ready to kickstart your career in recruitment and join a team that values ambition, collaboration, and results, we’d love to hear from you.

Meraki Talent – Connecting People. Creating Impact.

Apply now and take your first step into recruitment with Meraki Talent.