Graduate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Empiric; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped Earnings

Hybrid Working

Office Socials

Industry-leading Tech Stack

Training & Development

Promotion Roadmap

Job summary

Empiric in London is seeking ambitious graduates to join our growing recruitment team. This true 360 recruitment sales role will teach you to win clients, build talent networks and place top tech specialists into high-impact roles.

With uncapped commission and a structured training program, you’ll accelerate your career through a 6-month promotion roadmap while enjoying a hybrid working model and a social, high-energy culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in target-based roles (B2B, telesales, fundraising etc.)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Identify and engage companies needing tech talent.
• Candidate Engagement: Source, qualify, and place professionals across tech disciplines.
• Relationship Building: Develop long-term client and candidate partnerships.
• Performance Oriented: Meet and exceed targets in a fast-paced, supportive environment

Skills

Sales-driven

Target-based roles

Commercial mindset

Resilient & curious

Entrepreneurial spirit

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Start Date - 12th October 2026

Empiric are a multi award-winning specialist technology recruitment consultancy operating globally, with 6 offices across Europe and the US. Over the past 20 years we’ve built a reputation as a market leader in specialist Technology recruitment, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company and ranked #1 Best Mid-Sized Company to Work For.

We’re seeking ambitious, high-potential individuals to join our London team this October.

What We Offer:

• Uncapped Earnings: £27,000 base salary = Year 1 OTE £40K+ (£100k+ in 3 years).
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working with early finishes and flexi hours
• Great Culture: Social workspace: office bar, DJ booth, games room, Golf & F1 simulator etc.
• Best-in-industry Tech stack & infrastructure
• Events - Michelin-star dining& major sporting events (e.g. Royal Ascot)
• Award-winning Training: In-house Learning & Development team with you every step.
• Promotion - 6 month roadmap to each promotion

The Role: Graduate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

This is a true 360 recruitment sales role. You’ll be learning how to win clients, build deep talent networks and place the very best tech specialists into high-impact roles.

• Global Reach & Deep Specialisation – We're operating in 40+ countries, placing professionals in contract, permanent and project roles across the tech ecosystem.
• Market Expertise – You’ll work within niche markets where we live and breathe the technology ourselves.
• Career Acceleration – Structured training, community involvement, and clear progression paths empower you to build a successful recruitment career from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Identify and engage companies needing tech and transformation talent.
• Candidate Engagement: Source, qualify, and place in-demand professionals across specialist tech disciplines.
• Relationship Building: Develop and nurture long-term client and candidate partnerships.
• Performance Oriented: Consistently meet and exceed targets in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Who We Want:

• Sales-driven: Experience in target-based roles (B2B, telesales, fundraising etc.)
• Or degree educated with commercial experience
• Motivated by success: You thrive on uncapped commission and career growth
• Resilient & curious: You handle rejection well and pursue opportunities persistently
• Entrepreneurial spirit: You want to build your own business within the business