Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Rise Technical Recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment agency in Exeter seeks a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their team. The role involves building relationships, winning new business, and sourcing candidates across various sectors. Ideal for ambitious individuals aiming for merit-based progression and uncapped earnings, contributing to a thriving and dynamic work culture.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

Luxury trips abroad

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Qualifications

• Not afraid of a challenge and eager to accelerate their career.
• Sets big personal and professional goals.
• Confident in speaking with both candidates and clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with clients and candidates.
• Win new business through outbound B2B sales.
• Source, interview, and place great candidates across various sectors.

Skills

Ambition

Communication

Resilience

Teamwork

Goal Orientation

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Southernhay, Exeter

£25,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE 35K-40K year 1) + Progression + Full Training + Benefits

Are you ambitious, driven and looking for an opportunity to progress to leadership? Are you financially motivated and looking to benefit from a six-figure earning potential?

Rise Technical Recruitment is a rapidly expanding business with offices in Bristol, London, Exeter, Miami and Austin. We are a dynamic, forward-thinking company that prides itself on an empowered, inclusive culture as we continue to grow globally. Having recently won the prestigious REC Award for 'Best Company to Work For (over 100 employees)', we are committed to providing a world-class environment where high performers can achieve truly life-changing results.

Our brand-new Exeter office, opening in January 2026, is our latest expansion and an incredible opportunity to join a growing team at an early stage. You'll get the excitement and progression potential of being part of a new launch, while still benefiting from the proven systems, support, and resources of an industry leader.

We look for driven, ambitious, and outgoing individuals with excellent communication skills who can thrive in a fast-paced, sales-focused environment. Rise Technical offers merit-based progression all the way up to Directorship, alongside a highly competitive commission scheme designed to reward your hard work and results.

This role is ideal for someone looking for a career without limits, uncapped earning potential and ambitions to join a fast-growing SME as we scale in the UK and Worldwide.

At Rise

• Progression: Target/merit-based progression with the opportunity for leadership & Director-level roles
• Commission: 10-40% of everything that you invoice. Opportunity in year 1 to earn £50k-£80k
• Training: Industry-leading training from our L&D team and access to tools for continuous self-development
• Company Growth: From a 3-person start-up to nearly 200 people across Bristol, London, Exeter, Miami, and Austin. We're now expanding into Dubai, Australia, and beyond - with future overseas relocation opportunities available.
• Culture: High-performance and great social atmosphere whilst reaching your own goals
• Benefits: Other benefits such as incentives, luxury trips abroad, weekly prizes, life insurance, enhanced maternity/paternity, quarterly payrise targets and many more.

The Person

• Highly Ambitious: Not afraid of a challenge and eager to accelerate their career.
• Goal-Driven: Sets big personal and professional goals.
• Excellent Communicator: Confident in speaking with both candidates and clients.
• Competitive & a Team Player: Thrives in a high-performance culture, but always supports the team.
• Resilient: Recruitment and sales can be tough - you'll need to bounce back quickly and stay driven.

The Role

• Build and manage relationships with clients and candidates
• Win new business through outbound B2B sales.
• Source, interview, and place great candidates across the engineering, energy, tech, construction, and education sectors.
• Act as a trusted consultant throughout the hiring process.

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*Note-Not sure if you meet all of the criteria?

At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. So, if you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet every criterion.

To Apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Talent Acquisition at (url removed), we'll be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.