Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Reading is seeking motivated individuals to develop and manage client and candidate portfolios. Successful candidates will excel in relationship-building and possess strong interpersonal skills. Industry-leading training and uncapped commissions are part of the offer, along with bespoke benefits including medical cover and development opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Performance-based incentives

Bespoke benefits package

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships.
• Ambition and motivation by success are key traits.
• Communication skills must be excellent.
• Experience in sales or customer-facing roles is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients and candidates.
• Build relationships through business development.
• Match candidates to roles via interviews and screening.
• Provide consultative advice on hiring trends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Relationship building

Team player

Sales experience

Education

University graduate (any discipline)

Job description

• Opportunity to fast track your career with a market leading development program
• FTSE 250 leading Global Recruitment Consultancy

About Our Client

Michael Page is a global leader in professional recruitment, specialising in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, and temporary positions across a wide range of industries. With over 40 years of success, we're known for our high performance culture, fantastic progression opportunities, and commitment to developing future leaders.

Job Description

• Develop and manage your own portfolio of clients and candidates
• Build strong relationships through business development and networking
• Match candidates to roles through screening, interviewing, and market insight
• Provide consultative advice to clients and candidates on hiring trends and career development
• Work towards targets and KPIs with the support of experienced mentors

The Successful Applicant

• University graduate (any discipline) with strong interpersonal skills
• Ambitious, resilient, and motivated by success
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• A team player with a competitive edge
• Previous sales or customer-facing experience is a plus, but not essential

What's on Offer

• Industry-Leading Training & onboarding
• Uncapped commission structure
• Performance based incentives such as quarterly celebrations and 'High flyers club' - most recently a trip to Iceland!
• International opportunities - overseas transfers
• Bespoke benefits package such as private medical and dental cover, buy & sell holiday scheme, discounted gym membership etc

As an inclusive employer, Michael Page is dedicated to improving diversity representation across our teams. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are ethnically diverse or have a disability.

We are committed to supporting you throughout the recruitment process. Let us know if there's anything we can do to ensure you can perform at your best.