Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Search Consultancy; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Leeds is seeking an Associate Consultant to contribute to its growth and success. In this role, you will manage the recruitment life-cycle, develop client relationships, and support junior consultants. Candidates should be university graduates with a passion for recruitment and a proactive mindset. The company offers competitive salaries, flexible working, and strong career development paths.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Comprehensive training and career development

Flexible working options including hybrid working

Outstanding rewards and incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment is needed.
• Ambitious and eager to learn.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment life-cycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Identify new business opportunities and grow existing partnerships.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Proactive Mindset

Results-Oriented

Education

University Graduate

Job description

Associate Recruitment Consultant - Leeds

Unlock Your Potential with Henderson Scott

Henderson Scott is a specialist recruitment partner with expertise across accountancy and finance, legal, marketing, sales, and technology. Originally established with a focus on technology recruitment, we have since evolved to support a broad range of industries, connecting top talent with leading employers.

As part of the Search Recruitment Group, we leverage decades of experience alongside innovative recruitment strategies to deliver exceptional talent solutions. Due to our continued growth, we are looking for an Associate Consultant to join our Leeds-based team and play a key role in our success.

Your role as an Associate Consultant
As a key part of our recruitment team, you will:
* Manage the entire recruitment life-cycle, from sourcing and engaging top-tier candidates to negotiating offers and onboarding talent.
* Build and nurture strong relationships with clients and candidates, acting as a trusted advisor.
* Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining and growing existing client partnerships.
* Stay ahead of industry trends to position Henderson Scott as a leading recruitment provider.
* Support and mentor junior consultants, helping them develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Who we're looking for
* A university graduate with experience in a fast-paced, sales-driven professional working environment.
* Ambitious, career-driven, and eager to learn.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* A proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a passion for recruitment.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

What's in it for you?
* Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
* Comprehensive training and career development through our recruitment development pathway.
* A supportive and collaborative team culture that champions success.
* Clear progression opportunities within a growing private equity-backed business.
* Flexible working options, including hybrid working.
* Outstanding rewards and incentives, including national events, company-wide recognition, and European trips for top performers.

Why Join Henderson Scott?
We are committed to empowering our people to succeed. Whether through tailored development plans, incentives that reward success, or work-life balance initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive and build a long-term career in recruitment.

If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to become part of our growing success story.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.