Trainee Recruitment Consultant

SThree; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global locations

Incentive trips

Lunch clubs

Share scheme

Velocity programme

Job summary

SThree, a global STEM workforce consultancy, is hiring a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. This entry-point role covers the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish, with best-in-class training and a clear path to promotion through Velocity Programme.

We offer a hybrid working model (4 days in office / 1 day at home) and a range of global career opportunities as you build relationships with clients and candidates and grow your sales and consulting skills.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proactive
• Resilient and competitive
• Great communicators and team players
• Growth mindset and quick learners
• Experienced in sales or similar commercial customer centric roles

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 and make placements
• Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish

Skills

Self-motivated

Resilient

Great communicators

Team player

Growth mindset

Sales experience

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!