Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Gazpacho; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning company as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant in the heart of London! This role focuses on driving business acquisition and nurturing client relationships while sourcing top freelance talent. With a strong emphasis on sales, you'll enjoy a collaborative and fun working environment, backed by comprehensive training and development. Benefit from flexible working hours, incentives, and a culture that values growth and well-being. If you're a recent graduate with a passion for sales and a desire to excel, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Award-winning training

Employee Assistance Programme

5 paid mental health days

Birthday off

4 volunteer days

Flexible hours

Early Friday finish

Incentives and competitions

Monthly and quarterly incentives

Annual trips to Morocco, Vegas, and South Africa

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or candidates with sales experience are preferred.
• Must have a growth mindset and be target-driven.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen candidates through various channels.
• Build and maintain client relationships via phone and email.
• Meet sales targets on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis.

Skills

Sales Experience

Persistence

Attention to Detail

Networking

Communication Skills

Education

Recent Graduate

Graduate-Calibre Candidate

Job description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Immediate Start, City of London

Starting Salary: £27000 plus uncapped commission

Why Join Spencer Ogden?

At Spencer Ogden, our mission is to lead globally in Sustainability Staffing. We’re proud recipients of several prestigious awards, including the Best and Brightest in Wellness (2021 & 2022), Top Workplaces (2022), and the Sustainability Award (2022).

We foster organic growth by developing our Consultants into senior leaders. Over 70% of our current leadership began their careers as Trainee Consultants!

Established in 2010, our global team of over 400 employees operates from 11 offices, generating around £135m in sales. We are industry leaders in Sustainability, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources. Our diverse and award-winning culture ensures a collaborative, fun, and dynamic working environment.

The Role:

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will drive new business acquisition, nurture existing relationships, and source high-calibre freelance candidates for critical roles.

This is asales-focusedcareer path rather than an HR/Talent Acquisition role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Sourcing and screening candidates through various channels
• Building and maintaining client relationships via phone, video, and email
• Networking and attending industry-specific events
• Meeting activity-based and sales targets on a daily, weekly, and quarterly basis

What We’re Looking For:

• Recent graduate or graduate-calibre candidate with relevant sales experience
• A growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and feedback
• Proven persistence, consistency, and resilience
• Target-driven with strong attention to detail
• Naturally inquisitive with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Current right to work status in the location you’re applying for

What We Offer:

• Award-winning training and ongoing development
• Well-being Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and health care from day one
• 5 paid mental health/sickness days, your birthday off, and 4 volunteer days
• Flexible hours and work-from-home policy (1 day a week, based on performance)
• Early Friday finish at 3 PM
• Regular competitions, incentives, and celebratory events
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual incentives, including trips to Morocco, Vegas, and South Africa

Our Recruitment Process:

1. Complete your AssessFirst online assessment. Please ensure that you check the box to allow your profile to be shared with us when creating the account: https://afir.st/85F2n8OLftBZSDjw
2. Telephone/Teams Screen by the Talent Team and/or a video interview
3. Hiring Manager video or face-to-face interview
4. Offer and acceptance
5. HR onboarding and welcome to Spencer Ogden!

Apply Now!

We’d LOVE to hear from you! Due to high application volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within a week, your application may not have been successful.

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