Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Daniel Owen Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to build client relationships and manage the full recruitment process. The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, be ambitious, and thrive in a dynamic environment. This role offers competitive salary starting at £27k-£30k plus extensive benefits such as flexible holidays, private health care, and career development opportunities. Join us to enhance your career in recruitment.

Benefits

23 days holiday increasing with service

Private health care

Personalised coaching

Company funded training

Quarterly lunch incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or sales, knowing how to get results.
• Inspire others and aspire to progress to a managerial role.
• Brilliant communication skills face-to-face and via email.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and pivot with priorities.
• Confident in taking the initiative.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop client relationships face-to-face.
• Seek out skilled individuals with the right qualifications.
• Manage the entire 360 recruitment process.
• Deliver exceptional service for repeat business.

Skills

Proven Professional

Motivator and Ambitious

Excellent Communicator

Adaptable

Decision-Maker

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - London

£27k - £30k per annum (DOE) + OTE earnings

Joining Daniel Owen as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant isn’t just another job in recruitment, it’s the start of a journey that shows you exactly what a sales role should be. Think growth, goal‑smashing and celebrating the wins with unforgettable incentives and good times along the way.

We live by the motto work hard, play hard. We give back to our communities. We empower our people to rise, lead, and thrive.

At Daniel Owen, you’ll see your progression path clearly laid out in front of you and we’ll help you climb it. You’ll be constantly developing, surrounded by a team that pushes you to become the best version of yourself.

Big goals? We love them.

Ambition? We reward it.

Energy? We match it.

This is your chance to be part of something bold, fast‑moving, and full of opportunity. Our London team is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant where you will spend four days in our buzzing office and one full day each week out and about, meeting clients and candidates face‑to‑face. It’s the perfect mix of desk‑based success and real‑world relationship building.

Your impact/duties as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

• Client Relationships: Not just over the phone, but face‑to‑face, you’ll identify and develop existing and new client relationships.
• Talent Sourcing: Seek out skilled individuals with the right qualifications and experience.
• 360 Recruitment Process: From negotiating terms, to interviews to offer stages, you will manage the entire process.
• Top‑Tier Service: Deliver exceptional service to ensure repeat business and outstanding recommendations

Extra benefits of working as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Daniel Owen:

• Flexible Benefits: 23 days holiday per year, increasing each year up to your 5th year plus day off for your birthday
• Health and Well‑Being: Contributory pension, private health care and life assurance.
• Director Incentives: Quarterly lunch incentives and personal treat vouchers
• Loyalty: Increased holiday with length of service and a gift of your choice at each milestone
• Jet‑Setters Welcome: Reward trips, previous locations such as Marbella, Prague & Portugal
• Learning and Growth: We offer a Daniel Owen Academy for junior members of staff taking you through 12 weeks of group sessions and one to one training. Senior members of staff have their own tailored coaching and development which is typically carried out by a board member.
• Fast‑Track Career: Our directors all climbed the ladder from within.
• Company funded recruitment specific qualifications: The company funds training and qualifications which offers all employees the opportunity to work towards MIRP Level 4 Management status
• Personalised one‑to‑one coaching with One financial: Daniel Owen offers all employees the opportunity to unleash their financial potential and confidentially work alongside financial experts who will guide you through the labyrinth of mortgages, investments, savings, credit, and pensions.

The Ideal Candidate for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

• Proven Professional: Whether in recruitment or sales (any sector), you know how to get results.
• Motivator and Ambitious: Inspire others and aspire to progress to a managerial role.
• Excellent Communicator: Posses brilliant communication skills face‑to‑face and via email
• Adaptable: Thrive in a fast‑paced environment and pivot with changing priorities.
• Decision‑Maker: You’re not afraid to take the initiative

If you envision a future where you’re evolving, and making a significant impact within our dynamic team, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for a confidential conversation.