Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Capital R2R Limited; Wilmslow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Wilmslow to manage the full recruitment cycle while developing essential business skills. The role offers a salary of up to £30,000 plus uncapped commission, structured training, and clear career progression. Ideal candidates are graduates or have sales experience, and should be ambitious, driven, and excellent communicators.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Structured training

Merit-based career progression

Qualifications

• Graduate or experienced in sales/commercial roles.
• Preferred background in finance or legal sectors.
• Must be determined to progress quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and candidates.
• Source and headhunt top professionals.
• Negotiate offers and close placements.
• Prepare candidates for interviews.

Skills

Excellent communication

Ambitious

Highly organized

Driven and money-motivated

Resilience

Education

Graduate (2:1 or above preferred)

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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 you 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 a legal degree. Also those who have worked in the finance or legal profession who want to make the transition into recruitment.

The Role

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 experience 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

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