Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Virtus Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading US Engineering/Construction recruitment firm is looking for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join their Leeds City Centre office. The role involves headhunting senior professionals and supporting candidates throughout the interview process. The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of £25k with uncapped commission and the opportunity to learn from industry leaders in a vibrant, young team culture. This positions offers a clear pathway to high earnings with a supportive environment.

Benefits

Commission structure up to 40%

Regular social events and incentives

Modern office in Leeds City Centre

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a 2:1 degree or one year of B2B sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills essential.
• Sporting background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Headhunt senior professionals using targeted search strategies.
• Support candidates through interview processes.
• Meet daily KPIs and sales targets.

Skills

Communication

Resilience

Emotional Intelligence

Goal-oriented

Education

2:1 degree

Job description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Package: £25k Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission (OTE Year 1 £50k, Year 2 £70k, Year 3 £100K)

Location: Leeds City Centre

The Company: A leading US Engineering/Construction recruitment firm specializing in executive search, delivering top niche roles. Founded in 2022 by two industry leaders on the Forbes under 30 list, offering an exciting environment to work alongside and learn from top performers.

The Benefits:

• Focus on US Construction Market executive search.
• Modern office located in Leeds City Centre.
• High-profile founders recognized on Forbes 30 under 30.
• Average deal size of $50k, with a record of $200k for a single placement.
• First-year earnings example: a new joiner earned £70K.
• Commission structure up to 40%.
• Young, sporty team culture with regular social events and incentives such as luxury gifts and trips.

The Role:

• Headhunting senior professionals using targeted search strategies.
• Screen candidates via phone and build relationships.
• Support candidates through interview processes.
• Network actively using databases, social media, and market mapping.
• Meet daily KPIs and sales targets.
• Develop personal brand and market expertise.

The Requirements:

• Recent graduate with a 2:1 degree within the last two years OR
• One year of B2B sales experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Sporting background preferred.
• Ambitious, goal-oriented, resilient, and emotionally intelligent.

We welcome candidates with diverse experiences who believe they can add value to the role.

Virtus Talent will support you throughout the interview process, helping you prepare and showcase your transferable skills to secure multiple job offers.