Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

MS-IL Staffing & Packaging; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Global career opportunities

Incentive trips

Share scheme

Velocity programme

Job summary

SThree in Leeds is launching an Associate (Trainee) Recruitment Consultant career in a fast-paced, business-driven setting. You’ll use digital tools, interview candidates, and build client relationships to place top talent across sectors.

You’ll join a global STEM workforce consultancy offering best-in-class training, a structured progression path via Velocity Programme, and hybrid working (4 days in office / 1 day at home) to accelerate your career and earnings through uncapped commissions.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, people-focused commercial environment.

Responsibilities

• Use digital tools, referrals, and events to find top talent
• Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Negotiate offers - Make placements
• Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish

Skills

Self-motivated

Resilient

Communication

Team player

Growth mindset

Sales experience

Job description

At SThree, we’re not just hiring recruiters—we’re building the next generation of STEM talent matchmakers. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to make a real impact, this is your launchpad.

We’re a global STEM workforce consultancy, connecting brilliant minds with the world’s most innovative companies. From Life Sciences to Tech, Engineering to Maths we help shape the future— one placement at a time.

Leeds City Centre

Hybrid Working(4 days office / 1 day home)

Start Your Career Where the Future Works

Outpace Tomorrow Together

What You’ll Be Doing

This isn’t just a job—it’s a career accelerator. As an Associate (Trainee) Recruitment Consultant, you’ll:

• Use digital tools, referrals, and events to find top talent
• Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Negotiate offers - Make placements
• Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish

You’ll be supported every step of the way withbest-in-class trainingand a clear path to promotion through our SThreeVelocity Programme.

What You Bring

We’re looking for people who are:

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Resilient and competitive
• Great communicators and team players
• Quick learners with a growth mindset
• Experienced in sales, or similar commercial customer centric roles

This is an entry point into recruitment—but not into the working world. You’ll need some prior experience in a fast-paced, people-focused commercial environment.

What You’ll Get

We believe in rewarding potential. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• Global career opportunities (33 locations worldwide)
• Incentive trips to amazing destinations
• Director Lunch Clubs at top restaurants
• Company share scheme
• Velocity career progression programme

Culture That Feels Like You

We’re a team of diverse, creative, and ambitious individuals—from ex-athletes to DJs to writers. What unites us? We’re all in on doing the right thing, building relationships, thinking big, and having fun while we do it.

Expect Friday wrap-ups, team shoutouts, socials, and a culture that celebrates you being you!