Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, where you'll receive comprehensive training and support from day one. This dynamic role offers you the chance to build lasting relationships with top law firms and help legal professionals achieve their career goals. With a clear path for career progression and the potential to earn substantial commissions, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the recruitment industry. Experience a vibrant work environment complete with fantastic benefits and a strong team culture. If you're driven and passionate about connecting with others, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

On-site Gym

Birthday Day Off

Dog-Friendly Office

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Up to 55 Days Holiday

Quarterly and Annual Rewards

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or sales is preferred.
• Strong relationship-building skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with law firms.
• Engage with legal professionals to advance their careers.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Sales Skills

Account Management

Problem-Solving Mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

After a year of growth and earning 'Investors in People Platinum' for the 2nd time running, we're looking for more exceptional talent to join our fantastic team in Q2. Based in our stunning office in the vibrant Spinningfields area, we’re offering a dynamic, fun, and supportive work environment – complete with its own on-site gym free to all our team to use!

We offer a brilliant work/life balance with hybrid and flexible working across the week, a 4.5 day week (but paid for 5!), Birthday Day off, Service and Xmas holidays, as well as gifting out dozy days every month, giving you up to a 55-day holiday package every year. We have a dog-friendly office and a 24/7 BUPA Employee Assistance programme for all our employees.

AND... we’ve recently launched a DS Dubai office, which will include opportunities to take advantage of secondments out in the Middle East.

What You’ll Be Doing?

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be given training from Day 1 through our bespoke training programme, equipping you with the skills and resources needed to become a successful Recruitment Consultant. We aim for our Trainees to be ready to go onto a 360 desk within 3 months, and we will invest in your success to become a top-performing consultant. You will have the opportunity to:

• Build and maintain long-standing relationships with some of the UK’s biggest law firms, offering consultancy, advising on current market conditions, and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
• Engage with legal professionals every day, helping them advance their careers and achieve their goals.
• Attract and find top-tier talent using our extensive database, LinkedIn Recruiter, job ads, and networking strategies.

We offer a truly exciting role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real impact.

Career Motivations?

We know that many people step into recruitment with a desire for better earning potential, faster career progression, and exciting incentives – and at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, you can enjoy all of these!

• Realistic Earning Potential – Earn up to £40k+ in your first year, £60k+ in your second year, and £70k+ beyond in your third year!
• Uncapped Commission – Enjoy up to 25% commission every month, with quarterly and annual Superbiller rewards that include lunches at top city restaurants and trips to destinations like Val-d'Isère, St. Tropez, and the Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi!
• Transparent Career Progression – We offer a clear and achievable career path based on your performance, giving you control over your destiny. Whether you want to progress to a Management or Business Unit Director role, the opportunities are there.
• Real Growth Opportunities – Our Senior and Management team are predominantly individuals who started with little or no recruitment experience!

What We’re Looking For?

• Candidates with recruitment experience or sales, legal, account management, or call handling experience
• Driven, passionate individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A people-focused professional who loves connecting with others and building strong relationships.
• A self-starter with a problem-solving mindset, keen to learn and develop.
• A hunger to deliver on targets and the desire to earn big money.
• You will work collaboratively, being a team player and an advocate for Douglas Scott’s culture and values.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join an amazing team with fantastic benefits and real growth opportunities, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of our exciting future!