Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Graduate Scheme

Marks Sattin; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking an Associate Consultant for their Pathway Programme in London. This training-focused role requires a graduate with a competitive attitude. You will learn all aspects of recruitment through hands-on experience, supporting experienced consultants while developing your skills. Benefits include ongoing coaching, career progression opportunities, and a competitive salary with commissions.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Dental coverage

Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Social events

Wellbeing initiatives

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring no prior recruitment experience.
• Competitiveness and drive to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate confidently in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Master the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Work alongside experienced Consultants on live vacancies.
• Complete real-world recruitment tasks with feedback.

Skills

Strong Communicator

Graduate “Can-Do” attitude

Systems Literacy

Team Player

Business Curiosity

Self-Starter

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Bullhorn CRM

Microsoft 365

Job description

Overview

Marks Sattin is a leading recruitment consultancy (part of Gi Group) specialising in Financial Services, Accountancy, Technology and Business Transformation. With 100 expert consultants across seven UK offices, we place over 1,500 candidates annually, helping ambitious organisations build winning teams.

Step into recruitment with confidence. As an Associate Consultant, you’ll join our coveted Pathway Programme, a structured, three-month training journey designed to turn graduates into recruitment professionals. This is a hands-on, entry-level role: no prior recruitment experience required…just your drive, curiosity and passion for business.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do (Month 1–3)

• Comprehensive Training:
• Master the end-to-end recruitment process, from job-brief to offer.
• Learn key systems (Bullhorn CRM, Microsoft 365) and best practices.
• Understand market sectors, candidate assessment and professional engagement.
• On-the-Job Shadowing:
• Work alongside experienced Consultants on live vacancies.
• Support sourcing, shortlist creation and candidate outreach.
• Observe client calls and business development meetings.
• Practical Assignments:
• Complete real-world tasks (in-tray exercises, role-plays, CV reviews).
• Receive regular feedback to refine your approach.
• Assessment & Promotion:
• After three months, you’ll be evaluated on performance, initiative and learning.
• Successful candidates are promoted to Consultant, taking on client-facing and business development responsibilities.

Skills

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate “Can-Do” attitude: You’re competitive, outgoing and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Communicator: Confident on the phone and in person, with excellent written skills.
• Systems Literacy: Comfortable navigating systems and productivity suites—plus confidence in crafting effective AI prompts to boost productivity.
• Team Player: You collaborate, share learning and support your cohort.
• Business Curiosity: You’re keen to understand sectors, build relationships and solve problems.
• Self-Starter: You’re proactive, organised and hungry to hit targets.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Structured Learning: Intensive induction and tailored development modules covering all aspects of recruitment.
• Ongoing Coaching: Regular 1:1 mentoring, peer-review sessions and quarterly performance workshops.
• Career Progression: Clear pathway from Associate Consultant → Consultant → Senior Consultant and beyond.
• Competitive Package:
• Base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Comprehensive benefits following probation (Private healthcare (Vitality)/ Dental (Bupa), season ticket loan, Electric Vehicle Scheme).
• Social events, wellbeing initiatives and recognition awards.