Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Vivid Resourcing; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast, merit-based progression

Money from your first deal

High-earning potential

Cycle to work scheme

Half day off on your birthday

Incredible incentives

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing in Manchester is seeking confident, career-driven graduates to join our expanding office as Graduate Recruitment Consultants. You’ll run your own business within a business, sourcing top-tier candidates and building relationships with niche clients, taking ownership of the 360° recruitment process.

We offer fast progression, money from your first deal, uncapped commission, a cycle-to-work scheme, and birthday half-days, with an award-winning Learning & Development programme to

Qualifications

• A recent graduate (any discipline welcome!)
• Competitive and likes to lead from the front
• Target-driven and thrives under pressure
• A natural communicator with resilience and energy
• Motivated by goals, growth, and earning potential
• Ideally have experience in customer service

Responsibilities

• Sourcing high-quality candidates for specialist roles
• Winning and managing clients within your niche market
• Negotiating deals and placing candidates into exciting opportunities
• Working towards clear KPIs and goals
• Driving your own progression and success

Skills

Competitive

Target-driven

Natural communicator

Resilience

Customer service experience

Job description

(Realistic Average Earnings: year one £43k/ year two £76k/ year three £100k+)

*September and October start dates available*

We are looking for confident and career driven graduates to join our expanding Manchester office as recruitment consultants!

About Vivid Resourcing

Founded in 2009, Vivid Resourcing has grown to become a leading player in the recruitment industry, with 11 offices across the globe. What sets us apart? Our "promote-from-within" culture – 100% of our managers started as Junior Recruitment Consultants, just like the role you’re applying for.

We don’t just talk about development – we live it. Our award-winning Learning & Development programme is led by a team of four in-house consultants, providing hands‑on coaching, daily support, and real‑time feedback – all from day one. We coach, challenge and promote based on merit, not tenure or background.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be given the keys to run your own business within a business. From sourcing top‑tier candidates to building relationships with niche clients, you'll have full ownership of the 360° recruitment process.

You’ll be:

• Sourcing high‑quality candidates for specialist roles
• Winning and managing clients within your niche market
• Negotiating deals and placing candidates into exciting opportunities
• Working towards clear KPIs and goals
• Driving your own progression and success – the more you put in, the more you get out

We care more about character than credentials. What we’re looking for is,

• A recent graduate (any discipline welcome!)
• Competitive and likes to lead from the front
• Target-driven and thrives under pressure
• A natural communicator with resilience and energy
• Motivated by goals, growth, and earning potential
• Ideally (but not essential) have experience in customer service

What We Offer

• Fast, merit‑based progression – your promotion is in your hands
• Money from your first deal – no waiting around
• High‑earning potential with uncapped commission
• Cycle to work scheme
• Half day off on your birthday
• Incredible incentives including:
• Holidays to Dubai, Palma, Ski Resorts & more
• Team socials and monthly competitions

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to make a name for yourself in recruitment – we want to hear from you.