Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Daniel Owen Ltd; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. This role involves establishing client relationships and managing the full recruitment process in the trades and labour sector. Ideal candidates should be results-driven, articulate, and adaptable in a dynamic work environment. The position offers competitive compensation and numerous growth incentives, shaping the future of successful consultants.

Benefits

23 days holiday per year plus additional days with service

Private health care and life assurance

Quarterly incentive lunches and vouchers

Opportunities for travel rewards

Continuous professional development

Company funded recruitment qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or sales is essential for driving results.
• Ability to inspire and lead others towards progression.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Comfortable adapting to fast-paced changes in the workflow.
• Proactive decision-making skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop existing and new client relationships through face-to-face interactions.
• Source and recruit skilled candidates meeting job qualifications.
• Manage the full recruitment process from negotiations to offers.
• Provide outstanding service to ensure client retention and positive referrals.

Skills

Proven Professional

Motivator and Ambitious

Excellent Communicator

Adaptable

Decision-Maker

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Trades & Labour - Reading

28k - 30k per annum (DOE) + OTE earnings

Joining Daniel Owen as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant isn't just another job in recruitment, it's the start of a journey that shows you exactly what a sales role should be. Think growth, goal-smashing, and celebrating the wins with unforgettable incentives and good times along the way.

We live by the motto work hard, play hard. We give back to our communities. We empower our people to rise, lead, and thrive.

At Daniel Owen, you'll see your progression path clearly laid out in front of you and we'll help you climb it. You'll be constantly developing, surrounded by a team that pushes you to become the best version of yourself.

Big goals? We love them.

Ambition? We reward it.

Energy? We match it.

This is your chance to be part of something bold, fast-moving, and full of opportunity. Our Reading team is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to take on a live, active desk in the booming trades and labour sector. With existing clients and candidates waiting, you'll be billing from day one.

This isn't your typical 9-5. You'll spend four days in our buzzing office and one full day each week out on site, meeting clients and candidates face-to-face. It's the perfect mix of desk-based success and real-world relationship building.

Your impact/duties as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

• Client Relationships: Not just over the phone, but face-to-face, you'll identify and develop existing and new client relationships.
• Talent Sourcing: Seek out skilled individuals with the right qualifications and experience.
• 360 Recruitment Process: From negotiating terms, to interviews to offer stages, you will manage the entire process.
• Top-Tier Service: Deliver exceptional service to ensure repeat business and outstanding recommendations

Extra benefits of working as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Daniel Owen:

• Flexible Benefits: 23 days holiday per year, increasing each year up to your 5th year plus day off for your birthday
• Health and Well-Being: Contributory pension, private health care and life assurance.
• Director Incentives: Quarterly lunch incentives and personal treat vouchers
• Loyalty: Increased holiday with length of service and a gift of your choice at each milestone
• Jet-Setters Welcome: Reward trips, previous locations such as Marbella, Prague & Portugal
• Learning and Growth: We offer a Daniel Owen Academy for junior members of staff taking you through 12 weeks of group sessions and one to one training. Senior members of staff have their own tailored coaching and development which is typically carried out by a board member.
• Fast-Track Career: Our directors all climbed the ladder from within.
• Company funded recruitment specific qualifications: The company funds training and qualifications which offers all employees the opportunity to work towards MIRP Level 4 Management status
• Personalised one-on-onto coaching with One financial: Daniel Owen offers all employees the opportunity to unleash their financial potential and confidentially work alongside financial experts who will guide you through the labyrinth of mortgages, investments, savings, credit, and pensions.

The Ideal Candidate for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

• Proven Professional: Whether in recruitment or sales (any sector), you know how to get results.
• Motivator and Ambitious: Inspire others and aspire to progress to a managerial role.
• Excellent Communicator: Posses brilliant communication skills face-to-face and via email
• Adaptable: Thrive in a fast-paced environment and pivot with changing priorities.
• Decision-Maker: You're not afraid to take the initiative

If you envision a future where you're evolving, and making a significant impact within our dynamic team, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for a confidential conversation.