Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Carrington West; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Portsmouth is looking for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to help build relationships with candidates and clients. You will have the opportunity to earn a competitive salary starting at £25,500, with on-target earnings reaching up to £130,000 in your third year. The company offers extensive benefits, including a generous holiday package, private healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year

Role in Big Biller Club

Offsite training days

Pension Scheme

Private Health Care

Uncapped commission scheme

Paid social events

Flexible working hours

Birthday voucher

Free parking

Incentive-based holidays

Qualifications

• Recent graduate looking to start a career in recruitment.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.
• Motivated and self-starting attitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn from market experts and become a specialist.
• Build long-lasting relationships with candidates and clients.
• Conduct market research to identify trends in recruitment.

Skills

Relationship building

Market research

Communication skills

Education

Degree in any field

Job description

Overview

Are you a graduate who is looking to kick-start your career in the field of recruitment? Would you like to work for an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and one of The Sunday Times “Best Place to Work”?

If the answer is yes, Carrington West is looking for driven individuals who are looking to begin their recruitment careers across the business. We have achieved impressive growth in the last 13 years and we have a vision to expand further into our specialist sectors in the technical industry across the UK. This is an incredible opportunity for you to join a company that puts its people first and continuously invests in the learning and development of its staff. Having won the REC Award for People Development in 2023, we are continuing to strive for excellence and push our staff to be the best that they can be. We are Portsmouth based, with our office located at the picturesque Lakeside, North Harbour. Our core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm.

Responsibilities

• As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will:
  • Have an opportunity to learn from market experts and become a specialist within your field
  • Have an opportunity to progress into a fully-fledged 360 Recruitment Consultant within your first 6-12 months
  • Have a focus on building long-lasting relationships with candidates and clients within your sector
  • Conduct market research and identify trends in the recruitment market
  • Locate and communicate with active and passive candidates
  • Offer advice to candidates and clients based on your market knowledge and expertise

The Package

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant at Carrington West, you will receive an incredible pay and benefits package!

Your basic salary will start at £25,500 per annum and you will have an opportunity to make commission from day 1!

Your on-target earnings could look something like this…

• Year 1 - £30,000 OTE per annum
• Year 2 - £50,000 OTE per annum
• Year 3 - £90,000 - £130,000 OTE per annum

And let\'s not forget to mention the career growth opportunities! If you start your career with us, you will be provided with a progression pathway that will allow you to grow as a recruiter within our company.

Benefits

On top of your salary and commission package, as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will be entitled to incredible benefits!

• 25 days holiday - increasing by 1 day per year of service
• Big Biller Club - if you hit over £300k+ per annum, you will get a Rolex of your choice as a thank you for your hard work!
• Offsite training days with world-class speakers
• Pension Scheme - 4% to 10% depending on seniority levels
• Private Health Care from day 1
• Unrivalled and uncapped commission scheme for both permanent and contract placements
• Year-round paid-for social events - End of Quarters, Christmas Party, Goodwood Races
• Flexible working hours after successful completion of probation
• Flexible working benefits after successful completion of probation - TechScheme, GymFlex and much more
• £50 voucher of your choice for your birthday
• 5* rated office location
• Death in Service
• Free parking
• Free bus service from nearby railway and bus stations
• Incentive-based holidays
• Internal performance-related quizzes
• Team lunches

So… are you a self-starter, who thrives in busy environments and enjoys working with highly motivated individuals? Do you want to work for an award-winning company? Apply within and see where a career with Carrington West can take you.