Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Xpertis Talent; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £26k

OTE up to £40k

Uncapped commission (40%)

Structured training

Career progression

Team events

Leave allowance

Early Friday finish

Job summary

Xpertis Talent in Reading is offering a Trainee Recruitment Consultant role based at Green Park. You will receive hands-on training from recruitment experts and learn market knowledge, candidate sourcing, and client relationship building to support growth in Technology and Engineering sectors.

Entry-level applicants with ambition to earn, hit targets and develop; you will benefit from a structured training programme, uncapped commission potential, and a clear path to progression up to Director

Qualifications

• Ambition to earn big and hit targets.
• Willing to learn recruitment processes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Stay up-to-date with industry knowledge and market trends.
• Develop new client relationships through networking and cold-calling.
• Source top talent using networking, headhunting and selective processes.
• Market job adverts and enhance your personal brand in your industry.
• Master selling and negotiate business terms.
• Collaborate with your team and grow through learning opportunities.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Head hunting

Communication

Negotiation

Market knowledge

Tools

CRM

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Reading)

Join Xpertis!

Location: Green Park, Reading

Base salary: £26,000 per annum (OTE up to £40,000)

This is an exciting opportunity for driven individuals to join our Reading office as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. We have huge growth plans and we want you to be part of something HUGE!

Whether you have previous sales experience or not, if you have the desire to earn big, stay motivated, and hit your targets - we want to hear from you!

Trainee Recruitment Consultants can typically earn between £30,000 to £40,000 OTE in their first year, with some of our top-performing trainees earning between £45,000 to £55,000.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Xpertis Talent, you’ll receive hands-on training from our recruitment experts. You’ll learn everything you need to know about your specialist market, from effective recruitment strategies and candidate sourcing to building strong client relationships. With expert guidance, the latest technology and the right resources behind you, we’ll give you the skills and support you need to build a successful career in recruitment.

About Xpertis Talent

We are an international staffing agency, covering the UK and USA.

We connect world class talent with ambitious companies across the Technology and Engineering sectors.

Every consultant at Xpertis is a specialist in their own field. This level of knowledge and expertise enables us to consistently match the right people with the right jobs.

About the Role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Build strong relationships with candidates and clients
• Stay up-to-date with industry knowledge and market trends
• Develop new successful client relationships through networking and cold-calling
• Source the best talent in your market using networking, headhunting and selective processes
• Market job adverts and enhance your personal brand in your specialist industry
• Master the art of selling and negotiating business terms
• Collaborate with your team and grow together by identifying areas for learning and development

Why Xpertis Talent

• Great earning potential with £26,000 base salary and OTE of up to £40,000 in your first year
• Market-leading uncapped commission scheme, up to 40%
• One-on-one support from our recruitment experts
• Tailored training designed to unleash your full potential
• Enjoy transparent and structured career progression, leading all the way to Director level
• Ample opportunities to celebrate success with our monthly lunch clubs and regular team nights out
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package
• 26 days annual leave, increasing with each complete calendar year of employment up to 31 days
• Start your weekend early with a 12:30 finish every Friday
• Structured promotion criteria based on hitting performance-based targets

We're actively interviewing and looking for our next cohort of Trainees to start October 2026.

Let's embark on the next thrilling chapter of your journey together!