Trainee Recruitment Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking ambitious individuals to join their growing Legal division as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. This role offers comprehensive training, hands-on mentoring, and a clear path for career progression. You will learn to source top legal talent, build relationships, and manage the recruitment process. With a supportive office culture and an uncapped commission structure, this is an exciting opportunity to launch your career in recruitment. If you're driven, resilient, and eager to succeed, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission

Full Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Supportive Office Culture

Qualifications

• Confident personality with strong communication skills.
• Desire to learn and excel in a sales-driven role.

Responsibilities

• Source and qualify high-calibre legal professionals.
• Manage the recruitment process from initial call to placement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Sales Skills

Resilience

Job description

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Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Legal Team
Location: Preston (with hybrid working after training)
Company: Simpson Judge Limited
Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission + benefits

Start your career in recruitment with a team that will invest in your success.
Simpson Judge is a specialist recruitment firm working across professional services – and our Legal division is growing fast. We’re looking for ambitious, people-driven individuals to join us as Trainee Recruitment Consultants, with full training, hands-on mentoring, and real career progression from day one.

This is an ideal role if you’re commercially minded, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a long-term career in recruitment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• As a Trainee Consultant in the Legal team, you’ll work alongside experienced recruiters, learning how to:
• Source and qualify high-calibre legal professionals
• Build strong relationships with candidates and clients
• Write and advertise engaging job ads across multiple platforms
• Manage the recruitment process from initial call to placement
• Work to sales targets and KPIs, with full support from your manager
• Build your own client base over time as you grow into a 360° recruiter

What We’re Looking For:

• You don’t need recruitment experience – we provide all the training – but you do need:
• A confident, engaging personality and great communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• A desire to learn and push yourself in a sales-driven role
• Resilience and determination – recruitment has highs and lows, and you’ll need to ride both
• A genuine interest in people and career development
• Experience in sales, customer service, or legal (a plus, but not essential)

What You’ll Get in Return:

• Full training & development from experienced recruiters
• Uncapped commission structure – your earnings are in your hands
• Clear and achievable career progression (Associate to Consultant to Senior & beyond)
• Hybrid working (once trained), with a fun, supportive office culture
• The chance to work in a growing, successful division with real momentum
• Ready to launch your career with a team that backs you to succeed?

Apply now and take your first step into recruitment with Simpson Judge Legal.