Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Rise Technical Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Exeter is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. The role offers a £25,000 basic salary plus uncapped commission, with potential earnings of £40-60k in the first year. Full training is provided, and successful candidates will manage the recruitment process end-to-end, driving business development and candidate management. Ideal candidates are ambitious, motivated, and possess excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. This role promises significant career progression and growth in a dynamic company.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Career progression opportunities

Industry-leading training

Dynamic working environment

Awards for Best Company to Work For

Qualifications

• Career and goal-driven individuals are preferred.
• Candidates should be highly motivated and passionate.
• Resilience and a positive attitude are essential.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Full life-cycle recruitment including business development.
• Identifying business opportunities and securing new clients.
• Managing job vacancies, conducting interviews, and overseeing candidates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Goal-driven

Motivated and passionate

Resilient and positive

Ability to thrive under pressure

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Full Training Provided

£25,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE £35-45K year 1) + Progression + Full Training

Exeter, City Centre

Are you looking for exceptional earning potential whilst progressing your career to director level roles?

Are you tenacious, highly ambitious and looking to kickstart your recruitment career in a rapidly growing company?

Joining our brand new Exeter branch, you'll have the opportunities and environment of a start up, with the training and backing of a multimillion-pound global business.

Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast-growing team with offices in Bristol, London, Miami, Austin and now Exeter! We are a dynamic and forward-thinking company with an emphasis on self-development, progression and ambition.

We are specialists in Engineering, Energy, IT and Construction sectors and work with UK, US and European markets. This is a sales based role within which you are the link between candidates and clients. We look for exceptional communicators that are driven to reach their goals by positively changing lives.

If you are looking for a big career within which you can see success quickly, progress to directorship and be part of a business that has huge growth plans for the future then this could be for you!

The Role

Full life-cycle - 360 recruitment position - Business Development - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required

• Clients/Businesses: Identifying business partnership opportunities, cold calling, B2B sales, lead generation, relationship development, and securing new clients
• Candidates: Managing job vacancies from clients, advertising roles, conducting interviews, and overseeing candidate management
• Project Management: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process

At Rise

• Career progression to management, leadership and director roles - in Exeter, the UK or overseas
• Uncapped commission (10-40% of everything you invoice, meaning six-figures has been achieved in year 1 & average first year earnings of £40-60k)
• Industry-leading training provided by our L&D team & Branch Manager
• Empowered working environment
• Winners of REC 2025 Awards - Best Company to Work For (100+ employees category)
• Awarded in FT 50 Top UK Recruitment Consultancies
• Named LinkedIn Top 5 Recruitment Companies for G&E
• Named Business Insiders Top 500 Businesses in the South West 2025 (Top 1%)

The Person

• Career and goal driven
• Highly motivated and passionate
• Resilient and positive
• Excellent communication skills
• Seeking a rewarding and lucrative sales-driven role
• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

*Note-Not sure if you meet all of the criteria?

At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. So, if you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion.

To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now' or contact Talent Acquisition at (url removed), we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.