Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Triathlon Holten; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique recruitment firm in Wilmslow is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. The role involves managing the recruitment cycle, sourcing high-level candidates, and developing business skills. The ideal candidate is a graduate or has sales experience, is motivated by success, and possesses excellent communication skills. This position offers a base salary of up to £30,000 plus uncapped commission and structured training.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Structured training

Merit-based career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or a commercial role is desirable.
• Finance or legal work experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle.
• Build relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source and headhunt top professionals.
• Write adverts and review CVs.
• Prepare candidates for interviews.
• Negotiate offers and close placements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Resilience

Organizational skills

Sales skills

Education

Graduate (2:1 or above preferred)

Job description

Wilmslow | To £30,000 basic + uncapped commission

3 days in office / 3 days WFH

Executive search and selection firm

Want a career where your success directly impacts your earnings and progression? Recruitment offers a fast-paced environment, structured training, and the chance to climb the career ladder quickly.

My client is a boutique style recruiter in the private equity space, mainly focusing on search and selection. You will be responsible for sourcing high level candidates so need to be confident in speaking with high net worth professionals and engaging with them.

You will be working closely with the two directors of the business who will give you full training and support.

Desirable but not essential is a finance based degree such as economics or legal degree. Also those who have worked in the finance or legal profession who want to make the transition into recruitment.

The Role

Responsibilities

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll learn how to manage the full recruitment cycle while developing essential sales and business skills. Daily responsibilities include:

• Building relationships with clients and candidates
• Sourcing and headhunting top professionals
• Writing adverts and reviewing CVs / Market mapping
• Preparing candidates for interviews
• Negotiating offers and closing placements
• Working towards targets and earning commission

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate (2:1 or above preferred) OR sales/commercial experience
• Any finance or legal work experienced preferred but not essential
• Ambitious, driven, and money‑motivated
• Excellent communicator with resilience and confidence
• Highly organised and able to perform in a fast‑paced setting
• Determined to progress quickly and succeed

Package & Benefits

• to £30,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission
• Structured training and one‑to‑one mentoring
• Clear, merit‑based career progression

Incentives

Apply in strict confidence.