Trainee Recruitment Consultant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Manchester. Ideal for motivated individuals looking for fast career progression and extensive training. Responsibilities include matching candidates to roles, conducting interviews, and managing client relationships. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement after initial training and an uncapped commission scheme. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary starting at £24k. Apply before January 8th, 2026.

Benefits

Uncapped commission scheme

Structured training programme

Early finish Fridays

Company holidays and lunch club incentives

Responsibilities

• Learn to match candidates to roles
• Interview and screen candidates
• Handle objections and negotiations
• Manage sales pipelines
• Build client relationships

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Positive attitude

Motivation by targets

Interpersonal skills

Education

Minimum of GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Cheadle, Stockport

Salary DOE, starting at £24k

November/December start date

Are you looking to kickstart a career in recruitment with fast progression, top-class training and real earning potential? If so, please take a look at what JAM Recruitment has to offer...

Company Overview

JAM Recruitment is an award-winning recruitment agency established over 25 years ago, specialising in sourcing top talent across Defence, Aerospace, Energy and other technical industries.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for motivated individuals to join our UK New Business team.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office, email, internet research).
• Positive attitude with a strong desire to learn and succeed.
• Driven by results and motivated by targets or goals.
• Comfortable speaking with new people (face‑to‑face or on the phone).

Key Things You’ll Learn

• How to match the right candidate to the right role.
• Interviewing and screening techniques.
• How to handle objections, rejections and negotiations.
• Sales and pipeline management.
• Client relationship building.

Why JAM Recruitment?

• Uncapped commission scheme
• Structured training programme (in a training room and on the sales floor)
• Our career progression pathway is clear and achievable – many of our top‑performing consultants started in this very role
• Hybrid working (after training period)
• Early finish Fridays
• Company holidays and lunch club incentives

If this sounds like a good fit for you and you’d like to learn more, please get in touch with Kate Blackwell at JAM Recruitment with a copy of your CV as soon as possible.

Job Info

Job Title: Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Company: JAM Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Posted:

Closes: Jan 8th 2026

Sector: Personnel & Recruitment

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time