Recruitment Consultant - Graduate Entry

Edmund & Evans; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Structured training programme

Incentives such as trips to Las Vegas and Dubai

Regular team socials and events

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Graduate Recruitment Consultant for an entry-level role. This position offers a competitive basic salary of £27,000 to £35,000, with uncapped commission that can lead to earnings of £60K or more in the first year. The ideal candidate will have a degree and possess strong communication skills. The agency provides structured training alongside rapid career progression, with numerous incentives and team events.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (any subject).
• Confident, outgoing, and ambitious.
• Competitive nature; sports or sales experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage top talent using industry-leading recruitment tools.
• Write effective job adverts to attract candidates.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Take ownership of your own recruitment desk.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confident and outgoing

Competitive nature

Resilient and motivated by goals

Education

Degree educated (any subject)

Job description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Entry Level Role | London

Launch your graduate career in recruitment – one of London’s highest‑earning graduate sectors.

Are you a recent graduate looking for your first sales job or an opportunity to break into recruitment? Do you want structured training, rapid career progression, and the potential to earn £60K or more in your first year?

At Edmund & Evans, we specialise in placing graduates into Trainee Recruitment Consultant roles at award‑winning recruitment firms across London. We are one of the UK’s top‑rated Rec2Rec agencies, with over 225 five‑star Google reviews, helping graduates like you build successful careers in recruitment.

What’s on offer

• Basic salary between £27,000 and £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission with realistic £60K+ OTE Year 1
• Promotion to Recruitment Consultant in 6 to 12 months
• Bespoke 12‑week graduate training programme
• Modern offices in Central London
• Incentives including trips to Las Vegas, Dubai, Miami and Ibiza
• Regular lunch clubs, team socials, and sports events

Recruitment sectors

• Technology recruitment
• Finance and FinTech recruitment
• Life sciences and healthcare recruitment
• Education recruitment
• Executive search and private equity recruitment
• Energy and construction recruitment
• Many more London‑based recruitment sectors

What you will do

• Identify and engage top talent using industry‑leading recruitment tools
• Write effective job adverts to attract candidates
• Build long‑term relationships with clients and candidates
• Take ownership of your own recruitment desk
• Work towards targets with ongoing support from experienced mentors

What we are looking for

• Degree educated (any subject)
• Confident, outgoing, and ambitious
• Competitive nature (sports or sales experience a bonus)
• Resilient and motivated by goals and rewards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why recruitment is a great career for graduates

• Fast progression to senior roles – management in as little as two to three years
• Unlimited earning potential with uncapped commission
• Dynamic, fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same
• A graduate‑friendly industry with lots of support and development

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact shortlisted candidates within three working days.