Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Smile Education Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25,500 base salary

Uncapped commission

OTE £30,000-£35,000 first year

Job summary

Smile Education Recruitment is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Birmingham City Centre. You’ll join a high-growth environment with a clear route into 360 recruitment, guided training and mentoring.

The role offers a base salary, uncapped commission, and strong first-year OTE. Graduates and career changers are encouraged to apply, with progression to senior roles as you develop.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ambitious and motivated individuals with a proactive mindset.
• No prior recruitment experience required; attitude and potential matter most.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment.
• Comfortable working in a structured training programme and office setting.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates.
• Building strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Developing new business through proactive sales activity.
• Managing vacancies and recruitment campaigns.
• Handling feedback, objections and challenges professionally.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Motivated

Ambitious

Target-driven

Learning mindset

Education

Graduates welcome

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Career Change Opportunity

Start a High-Growth Career in Recruitment Looking for a career where your hard work directly influences your earnings, progression and long-term success? If you're ready for a career change, this Trainee Recruitment Consultant opportunity offers a clear route into a fast-paced, rewarding and high-performing recruitment environment.

We're keen to hear from people with experience in hospitality, retail, customer service, sales, travel, estate agency, care or any other people-focused role.

Graduates looking to kick-start their professional career are also encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant?

• £25,500 basic salary + uncapped commission
• 1st Year OTE £30,000-£35,000
• Top-performing consultants earn £100,000+
• Join a multi-award-winning recruitment agency
• Clear career progression to Recruitment Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant and Management
• Structured training programme, coaching and mentoring
• Develop valuable skills in sales, business development, negotiation, account management and relationship building
• This is a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career as a 360 Recruitment Consultant.

The Role – Trainee Recruitment Consultant (360 Recruitment)

You’ll receive full training to manage the complete recruitment lifecycle, including:

• Sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates
• Building strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Developing new business through proactive sales activity
• Managing vacancies and recruitment campaignsHandling feedback, objections and challenges professionally

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm (reduced hours during school holidays)

What We're Looking For

• Full driving licence is essential
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, resilient and ambitious individuals
• Motivated to build a successful career in recruitment or sales
• Target-driven with a positive and proactive mindset
• Eager to learn, develop and progress
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, office-based environment
• No previous recruitment experience is required. Attitude, work ethic and potential are more important than industry background.

Reference: SM1LER

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications