Trainee Recruitment Consultant | German-Speaking (Tech Recruitment)

Recruitment People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth specialist recruitment consultancy is seeking German-speaking Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join their London team. This entry-level position offers structured training, a competitive base salary with uncapped commission, and clear career progression opportunities. Candidates should be ambitious, resilient, and fluent in German. No prior recruitment experience is required, making this an ideal opportunity for graduates or sales professionals looking to enter the tech recruitment industry.

Benefits

30,000 base salary

Uncapped commission structure

Clear progression and promotion structure

Supportive, high-performance culture

Qualifications

• Ambitious and driven individuals looking for a long-term career in recruitment.
• No prior recruitment experience is required.
• Commitment to succeed in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit German-speaking tech professionals across Europe.
• Build relationships with clients and candidates in niche tech sectors.
• Source candidates using various outreach techniques.
• Manage interview processes, feedback, and offers.
• Develop market knowledge in fast-moving tech environments.

Skills

Fluent German

Strong communication skills

Target-driven mindset

Confidence on the phone

Education

Graduates or sales professionals

Job description

Our client is a high-growth specialist recruitment consultancy, operating within the European technology market. Due to continued success and expansion, they are looking to hire 4 German-speaking Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join their London team.

This is an entry-level opportunity offering structured training, clear progression, and exposure to some of the most in-demand areas of the tech market across Germany and the wider DACH region.

The Role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will be trained to recruit for highly skilled technology professionals, partnering with innovative businesses across Europe. Youll learn how to manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing a deep understanding of your market.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruiting German-speaking tech professionals across the European market
• Building relationships with candidates and clients within niche tech sectors
• Sourcing candidates through various methods of outreach & techniques
• Managing interview processes, feedback and offers
• Developing market knowledge within fast-moving tech environments

Training & Career Progression

Our client offers a structured training programme designed to turn trainees into high-performing consultants, covering :

• Recruitment fundamentals and market mapping
• Sales, negotiation and account management
• Technology market knowledge

Ongoing coaching from high-performing senior consultants.

Progression is merit-based, with clear pathways to Consultant and Senior Consultant levels.

Candidate Profile

Our client is looking for ambitious, driven individuals who are keen to build a long-term career in recruitment.

Preferred backgrounds include :

• Graduates
• Sales professionals
• Competitive sports backgrounds

You will also need to be :

• Fluent German
• Strong communication skills and confidence on the phone
• A resilient, target-driven mindset
• Motivation to succeed in a high-performance environment

No prior recruitment experience is required.

Whats on Offer

• 30,000 base salary (increase confirmed from April)
• Uncapped commission structure
• Exposure to lucrative, specialist tech markets
• Clear progression and promotion structure
• Supportive, high-performance culture

Interview Process

Fast, 2-stage, streamlined process. If youre a German speaker looking to break into specialist tech recruitment with a market-leading consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity to do so.

Apply now to be considered - limited roles available.