Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Peterborough – Uncapped Commission

Coulter Elite Resourcing; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Peterborough is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their team. Successful candidates will possess sales experience and a strong desire to learn. Responsibilities include making calls to clients, interviewing candidates, and managing recruitment processes. The company offers competitive salary, uncapped commission, and clear career progression. This is a full-time, office-based position with opportunities for client interaction.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

12 extra days’ leave per year

Birthday off

Industry-leading training

Clear career progression

Regular team incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in sales is required.
• Confidence speaking to people on the phone is essential.
• Strong sales instinct and negotiating ability needed.

Responsibilities

• Making outbound calls to connect with clients and generate new business.
• Interviewing candidates and building a strong talent database.
• Matching candidates to live roles.
• Screening and shortlisting applicants.
• Preparing candidates for interviews.
• Negotiating fees and terms with clients.

Skills

Sales experience

Negotiating ability

Confidence in communication

Focus and drive

Resilience

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Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Peterborough – Uncapped Commission, Peterborough

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Peterborough, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to be the next superstar in recruitment?
Do you want to create your own legacy?

Got experience in Sales but not in Recruitment? You’re exactly who we’re looking for. With full training and support, all you need is the drive and determination to succeed – we’ll help you hit the ground running.

At Coulter Elite, we partner with major UK companies across a range of industries, and we’ve got ambitious plans to grow. Join us as we continue to work towards becoming the best consultancy to work with and for.

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Who we’re looking for

We want to hear from ambitious, outgoing individuals with sales experience; people who are ready to learn, work hard, and make their mark in recruitment.

• Confidence speaking to people on the phone
• Strong sales instinct and negotiating ability
• Focus and drive to hit targets
• Resilient and a practical mindset

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Recruitment Consultant, your responsibilities will include:

• Making outbound calls to connect with clients and generate new business
• Interviewing candidates and building a strong talent database
• Matching candidates to live roles
• Screening and shortlisting applicants
• Preparing candidates for interviews
• Negotiating fees and terms with clients

What’s on offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• The opportunity to earn up to 12 extra days’ leave per year
• Never work your birthday — enjoy the day off, on us
• Industry-leading training
• Clear, achievable career progression
• A warm desk with live roles to fill from day one
• Regular team days, incentives, and rewards for hard work

This is a full-time, permanent position (Monday to Friday). While the role is primarily office-based, you’ll also have opportunities to meet with clients and candidates in person. A full UK driving licence is preferred, as supporting people face-to-face is a key part of how we work.

Ready to take the first step? Contact Wendy on 01733 306030 or email [emailprotected] to find out more or apply today.

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