Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Birmingham

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Birmingham is hiring a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £26,100 plus uncapped commission. You'll receive structured training for fast career progression to Senior Consultant and beyond. Ideal for graduates from any discipline, especially those with experience in customer service or retail. Join a supportive team and start your recruitment career now.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Optional Dental Plan

Private Health Insurance

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Recent graduate, any discipline preferred.
• Experience in hospitality, retail, sales or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment process.
• Build and maintain long-term client and candidate relationships.
• Consult clients on hiring strategies.
• Source and place the best talent within your sector.
• Work in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Confidence and resilience

Ambition and a desire to progress

Strong work ethic and self-motivation

Ability to multitask and work in a high-pressure environment

Team player

Job description

Job Title

Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location

Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter)

Salary

£26,100 basic + Uncapped Commission (No Thresholds)

Contract

Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date

Immediate or flexible for the right candidate

Kick-Start Your Career in Recruitment with James Andrews Recruitment Solutions

Are you a recent graduate looking for a career that offers fast progression, excellent training, and high earning potential.

We’re hiring driven graduates to join our growing team in Birmingham

as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. This is your opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected recruitment companies, accredited with Investors in People Gold status, CorporateLiveWire Innovation & Excellence Award winner 2025 and recognised in Recruiter’s HOT 100 Companies 2024.

Whats in It for You?

£26,100 starting salary

Uncapped commission from day one—no thresholds

Clear career progression to Senior Consultant in as little as 18 months, and management within 3 years

12‑week structured training programme with full support from your manager and team

Become a specialist in one of our core divisions: Human Resources, Legal & Governance, Finance, Social Housing, or Property Management

Additional Benefits Include:

• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 31 days with service)
• Life Assurance, optional Dental Plan & Private Health Insurance
• Supportive and collaborative team culture based on respect, transparency, collaboration, and growth

What Youll Be Doing

• Manage the full 360 recruitment process—from business development to candidate placement
• Build and maintain long‑term client and candidate relationships
• Consult and advise clients on hiring strategies
• Source, screen and place the best talent within your chosen specialist sector
• Work in a target‑driven, fast‑paced environment, supported by a close‑knit team

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from graduates from any discipline, especially those with experience in hospitality, retail, sales or customer service.

Key Qualities for Success

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Confidence and resilience
• Ambition and a desire to progress
• Strong work ethic and self‑motivation
• Ability to multitask and work in a high‑pressure environment
• A true team player

If you’re ready to launch a rewarding career in recruitment with full training, real progression, and no ceiling on your earnings, we want to hear from you.

Click Apply Now.