Trainee Recruitment Consultant

SThree; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global career opportunities (33+ loc.)

Incentive trips to destinations

Director Lunch Clubs at top eateries

Company share scheme

Velocity career progression programme

Uncapped commission

Job summary

SThree is hiring a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Leeds. This entry-point role offers a fast-paced start in a global STEM workforce consultancy, with hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day at home) and a clear path to promotion through our Velocity Programme.

You’ll learn to source talent, interview candidates, build client relationships, negotiate offers, and manage the full 360 recruitment cycle. Training is best-in-class, with ongoing support and global career opportunities.

Qualifications

• This entry point role requires some experience in a fast-paced, people-focused commercial environment.
• Experience in sales or similar customer-centric roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use digital tools, referrals, and events to find top talent
• Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Negotiate offers - Make placements
• Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish

Skills

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Team player

Sales experience

Growth mindset

Job description

Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home)

Start Your Career Where the Future Works

Outpace Tomorrow Together

At SThree, we’re not just hiring recruiters—we’re building the next generation of STEM talent matchmakers. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to make a real impact, this is your launchpad.

We’re a global STEM workforce consultancy, connecting brilliant minds with the world’s most innovative companies. From Life Sciences to Tech, Engineering to Maths we help shape the future— one placement at a time.

What You’ll Be Doing

This isn’t just a job—it’s a career accelerator. As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll:

• Use digital tools, referrals, and events to find top talent
• Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles
• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Negotiate offers - Make placements
• Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish

You’ll be supported every step of the way with best-in-class training and a clear path to promotion through our SThree Velocity Programme.

What You Bring

We’re looking for people who are:

• Self‑motivated and proactive
• Resilient and competitive
• Great communicators and team players
• Quick learners with a growth mindset
• Experienced in sales, or similar commercial customer centric roles

This is an entry point into recruitment—but not into the working world. You’ll need some prior experience in a fast‑paced, people‑focused commercial environment.

What You’ll Get

We believe in rewarding potential. Here’s what’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• Global career opportunities (33 locations worldwide)
• Incentive trips to amazing destinations
• Director Lunch Clubs at top restaurants
• Company share scheme
• Velocity career progression programme

Culture That Feels Like You

We’re a team of diverse, creative, and ambitious individuals—from ex‑athletes to DJs to writers. What unites us? We’re all in on doing the right thing, building relationships, thinking big, and having fun while we do it.

Expect Friday wrap‑ups, team shoutouts, socials, and a culture that celebrates you being you!