Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Gravitas Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Rapid progression

Award-winning training

Mentoring program

International relocation

Lunch clubs

Hybrid work

Wellness perks

Gravitas Gives

Team socials

Job summary

Gravitas Recruitment Group in Manchester is seeking ambitious graduates for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant role. Immediate start with a base of £25,250 and uncapped commission. No prior recruitment experience needed; comprehensive training and rapid progression are offered.

Join a high-performance team in Manchester, with relocation opportunities and hybrid working options (1–3 days from home). You’ll build client and candidate networks, manage the full lifecycle, and develop into leadership

Qualifications

• Recent graduates from any degree discipline.
• Highly motivated and financially driven.
• Strong communicators with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Resilient, competitive and eager to learn.
• Ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and candidates within your specialist market.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach through to offer acceptance.
• Use LinkedIn, networking, business development and headhunting techniques to source top talent.
• Generate new business opportunities through proactive client outreach.
• Become a market expert within your niche sector.
• Negotiating offers and guiding candidates and clients throughout the hiring process.
• Build and manage your own recruitment desk with the support of experienced leaders.

Skills

Client relationships

Full lifecycle

LinkedIn sourcing

Networking

Head hunting

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM

Job description

Graduate (Trainee) Recruitment Consultant - Kickstart Your Career with Gravitas!

Manchester (St. Peter's Square)
Immediate Start Available
£25,250 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Fast Progression | Award-Winning Training | Global Opportunities

Are you a recent graduate looking for a fast-paced, high-reward career with uncapped earning potential, rapid progression and the opportunity to build a genuinely successful career?

At Gravitas Recruitment Group, we don't just offer jobs - we build careers. We're hiring ambitious graduates to join our growing Technology Recruitment team in Manchester. No experience in recruitment? No problem. We'll provide the training, support and development needed to build a successful career from the ground up.

Why Join Our Manchester Office?

Our Manchester office is home to some of Gravitas' highest-performing teams globally and has produced many of the business' top billers and future leaders. You'll join a high-performance environment with a supportive leadership team that understands exactly what it takes to succeed, having progressed from Graduate Recruitment Consultant level themselves.

Located in the heart of St. Peter's Square, you'll work alongside ambitious and collaborative colleagues who are invested in helping you develop, achieve your goals and accelerate your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building relationships with clients and candidates within your specialist market
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial outreach through to offer acceptance
• Using LinkedIn, networking, business development and headhunting techniques to source top talent
• Generating new business opportunities through proactive client outreach
• Becoming a market expert within your niche sector
• Negotiating offers and guiding candidates and clients throughout the hiring process
• Building and managing your own recruitment desk with the support of experienced leaders

What's In It For You?

• Uncapped commission with no thresholds - earn from day one
• Rapid career progression with clear and transparent promotion criteria
• Award-winning training programme designed to support your development from Graduate Consultant through to Director level
• Structured mentoring from experienced consultants and leaders
• International relocation opportunities across the UK, Europe and Asia
• Monthly Lunch Clubs at top restaurants
• Luxury holiday incentives - think Dubai, Iceland and South Africa
• Hybrid working options (1-3 days from home)
• Wellness perks, sabbaticals and work-cation opportunities
• Industry-leading recruitment technology and tools
• Opportunities to develop leadership and management skills as your career progresses
• Charity initiatives through Gravitas Gives, helping support communities and causes that matter
• Regular team socials and a vibrant, supportive culture

Who We're Looking For

• Recent graduates from any degree discipline
• Highly motivated and financially driven individuals
• Strong communicators with a positive, can-do attitude
• Resilient, competitive and eager to learnAmbitious individuals looking to build a long-term career rather than just secure a job
• People who thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Why Gravitas?

With 8 global offices, 150+ consultants and 10+ industry awards, Gravitas is an international specialist recruitment consultancy connecting exceptional talent with innovative businesses across Technology, Insurance and Financial Services.

We're passionate about developing future leaders, which is why many of our top performers, managers and directors started their careers with us as graduates. Join us and become part of a company that genuinely invests in your long-term success.

Recruitment Process

We've designed our process to be straightforward and give you the opportunity to learn more about both the role and Gravitas.

Stage 1: Initial telephone conversation with our Talent Acquisition team
Stage 2: Video interview with our Talent Acquisition team
Stage 3: Final face-to-face assessment process at our Manchester office, including a two-stage interview with business leaders

We aim to move quickly and provide feedback throughout the process.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Gravitas Recruitment Group, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, potential and experience. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and are dedicated to ensuring every employee feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed.

Find out more about Gravitas Recruitment Group:
https://www.gravitasgroup.com/

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.