Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Virtus Talent; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Manchester is looking for a recent graduate to manage the recruitment process. You will work closely with clients to understand their needs and source candidates. This role offers a package of £25K basic salary, uncapped commission potential, and extensive training. Ideal candidates are ambitious, competitive, and possess exceptional communication skills.

Benefits

Uncapped earning potential

Extensive onboarding and training

Work from anywhere policy 2 weeks per year

Access to financial advisors

Qualifications

• Demonstrated extra-curricular achievements or commercial experience through internships or part-time jobs.
• Willingness to learn and develop in the recruitment sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client brief to candidate placement.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates.
• Develop new business opportunities through outbound calls and networking.

Skills

Ambition

Exceptional communication skills

Competitive nature

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

Package: £25K basic salary + uncapped commission + full training (Year 1 OTE: £40K)

Join a global leader in technology recruitment, partnering with some of the most exciting and disruptive tech companies across the EU and US. With multiple international offices, the business has built a reputation for delivering results through deep market expertise and a relentless commitment to excellence.

They have won several industry awards, scaled rapidly, and foster a culture where values, ambition, and collaboration come first.

Why join?

• Uncapped earning potential (commission structure up to 40%)
• Extensive onboarding and 1:1 training with Seniors and Director
• Progression up to Senior Leadership level based on your performance, rather than time spent in the business
• Early finish Friday
• Monthly incentives – team lunches, team activities, days out
• Relocation opportunities to other offices across the US and Europe
• Office shutdown between Christmas and New Year using no annual leave
• Work from anywhere policy 2 weeks per year
• Access to financial advisors and private healthcare

The Role:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client brief to candidate placement
• Source, screen, and interview candidates
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their hiring needs and business goals
• Develop new business opportunities through outbound calls, networking, and market research
• Match candidates to roles based on their skills, experience, and career aspirations
• Negotiate offers and manage the onboarding process for successful placements

The Requirements:

• Recent graduate.
• Ambition and a willingness to learn.
• Extra-curricular achievements or commercial experience shown through internships, part-time jobs or sporting achievements.
• Inherent competitive nature.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Virtus Talent are here to guide you through the interview process, make sure you are fully prepared for interviews and coach you on how to get your transferable skills and traits across in the interview. We will aim to secure you several interviews with several companies that you like the look of with the view of securing you several job offers.