Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Swansea is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role offers comprehensive training, growth opportunities, and a fun work environment. Ideal candidates will have strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and a positive attitude. Responsibilities include screening candidates, writing job adverts, and client communication. OTE for Year 1 is £40,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Opportunities for professional qualifications

Team-building experiences

Qualifications

• Ability to screen and shortlist candidates.
• Experience in writing job adverts.
• Skills in supporting fee negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with clients to build strong relationships.
• Assist candidates through every step of the recruitment process.
• Work towards individual and team targets.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Confident communicator

Organisational abilities

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree-level education or sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant
Location: The Mumbles, Swansea
Salary: In the region of 25,000 + Commission | OTE Year 1: £40,000
Experienced recruiters are also encouraged to apply- starting salary will reflect experience.

Join Our Team at Penguin Recruitment!

Penguin Recruitment is a well-established, specialist consultancy providing expert recruitment services across the Environmental and Engineering sectors. Based in The Mumbles, an idyllic seaside town recently named one of the “coolest” places to live- we work across diverse disciplines including Architecture, Town Planning, Geotechnical, Civil and Structural Engineering, and Acoustics.

We’re growing and looking for ambitious individuals ready to kickstart their careers in recruitment!

What We Offer:

Join a dynamic and supportive team where you’ll receive comprehensive training in the full recruitment process, plus tailored guidance for your specific market. Our structured progression path includes opportunities to gain professional qualifications, take part in both internal and external training, and move into management roles.

Key Responsibilities & Skills:

• Strong IT skills, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Confident, articulate communicator- especially on the phone (this is a phone-based role)
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Positive, hardworking attitude with a willingness to learn
• Degree-level education or sales experience (preferred but not essential)
• Screening and shortlisting candidates
• Writing job adverts to attract top talent
• Supporting fee negotiations (with training)
• Assisting candidates through every step of the recruitment process
• Daily communication with clients to build strong relationships
• Working towards individual and team targets on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis

Why Join Us?

At Penguin Recruitment, we live by our motto: “Work Hard, Play Hard.” Our team regularly enjoys fun, team-building experiences- from coastal hikes and surfing in the Gower to spa days, paddleboarding, quad biking, and social evenings at local bars and restaurants.

Send your updated CV to [e-mail] today!