Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Consultant - OTE £60,000

Hypha Recruit - Rec2Rec Specialists; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Brighton is looking for a Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Consultant for Financial Services. You will receive extensive training to become a strategic headhunter while benefiting from a starting salary of £27,500 and potential earnings exceeding £60,000. Ideal candidates possess exceptional communication skills, resilience, and a genuine interest in finance, all supported by mentorship and a clear path for promotion.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Personal mentorship from experienced directors

Clear path to promotion

Training in executive search

High-achieving team environment

Qualifications

• Graduate with a strong interest in finance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ambition for building a career.

Responsibilities

• Headhunt and engage senior-level candidates.
• Research market trends in financial services.
• Support key client accounts and attend meetings.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Commercial awareness

Resilience

Proactive mindset

Ambition

Job description

Trainee / Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Financial Services

Brighton | £27,500 starting salary | £60,000+ OTE Year 1

Are you a bright, driven graduate ready to launch a high-earning career in the world of executive recruitment?

Hypha Recruit are partnered with a specialist Financial Services recruitment firm based in Brighton. This high-performing business works with some of the most prestigious clients across the financial world – placing top-tier talent into mission-critical roles.

This is not high-volume, transactional recruitment. You’ll be trained to operate as a strategic, consultative headhunter in a research-led environment where success is built on quality, insight, and strong relationships.

What’s on offer:

• £27,500 starting salary
• Uncapped commission (realistic OTE £60,000+)
• Personal mentorship from experienced directors
• Clear path to promotion with pay increases and title progression
• Training in executive search, client management and candidate strategy
• A fun, high-achieving team in a modern Brighton office

What you need:

• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
• Commercial awareness and a genuine interest in the finance sector
• Resilience, drive, and a proactive mindset
• Ambition to build a long-term, high-reward career

The Role:

• Learn how to headhunt and engage senior-level candidates
• Map the market and research trends across financial services
• Support retained search projects and key client accounts
• Attend client meetings and present market insights
• Progress to managing your own desk and client

The Process:

1. Phone interview with the client
2. Face-to-face interview
3. Offer & onboarding

How to Apply

Submit a CV to be considered – please ensure you match the required experience as stated in the advert.

Hypha Recruit

We partner with the best Sales, Recruitment and Executive Search firms in Sussex, Surrey and London. We represent Recruiters at all levels, Graduates, and consultative salespeople who want to unlock their potential and build meaningful careers.

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