Junior IT Recruitment Consultant (360)

Sustain Talent; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment start-up in Watford is looking for a Junior IT Recruitment Consultant to handle a full 360 recruitment role within the IT/Data market. This position offers competitive salaries with uncapped commission and opportunities for rapid career growth. Ideal candidates should have 12-18 months of agency experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a desire for performance-driven success. Immediate start is available.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Direct, hands-on training

Clear progression to Senior Consultant

Qualifications

• 12-18 months' experience in a 360 agency recruitment role is preferred.
• Must have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Organisational skills are essential for managing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop client relationships in the IT/Data market.
• Build candidate pipelines and deliver recruitment solutions.
• Gain exposure to client meetings, fee negotiations, and deal closures.
• Increase desk ownership as performance grows.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisation skills

Relationship-building skills

Ambition

Motivated by performance

Job description

Junior IT Recruitment Consultant (360)

Watford | High‑Growth Data Recruitment Start‑Up | Immediate Start

OTE Year 1: £45k‑£60k+ (uncapped)

OTE Year 2: £70k+

This role is ideal for an early‑career recruitment consultant who has already built a solid foundation and is now looking for stronger training, broader exposure, and increased responsibility.

Sustain Talent is proud to represent a boutique IT & Data recruitment start‑up based in Watford, founded by a recruiter with decades of experience and a proven track record of building and scaling successful recruitment businesses. With established global clients already in place, this is an opportunity to step into a live desk and accelerate your career.

Why this role stands out

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• OTE £45k‑£60k+ in year one, with rapid progression for high performers
• Warm, active client accounts from day one, including global brands such as Google
• Immediate exposure to hiring managers and live vacancies
• Direct, hands‑on training and mentoring from a founder who remains actively involved in the market
• Clear progression to Senior Consultant and leadership opportunities as the business expands
• A start‑up environment where performance is recognised and rewarded quickly

The role

• Full 360 recruitment role within the IT/Data market
• Managing and developing existing client relationships
• Building candidate pipelines and delivering end‑to‑end recruitment solutions
• Gaining exposure to client meetings, fee negotiations, and deal closure
• Increasing desk ownership and commercial responsibility as performance grows

Who we're looking for

• 12‑18 months' experience in a 360 agency recruitment role (does not have to be IT)
• An ambitious consultant seeking greater exposure and accelerated development
• Ability to commute to the Watford office
• Strong communication, organisation, and relationship‑building skills
• Motivated by performance, earnings, and long‑term career progression

The opportunity

If you've mastered the fundamentals and are ready for a role that offers real responsibility, high‑quality clients, and clear financial upside, this position provides a genuine platform for rapid career growth.

Apply now for a confidential discussion. Immediate start available.