Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Technology

Empiric; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped earnings

Hybrid working

Culture & events

Job summary

Empiric is seeking ambitious individuals to join our London team this October as Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Technology. You will learn to win clients, build talent networks and place top tech specialists into high-impact roles across 40+ countries.

The role offers uncapped earnings with a base £27,000 and OTE £40K+ in year one, hybrid working, a vibrant office culture and clear progression on a six-month promotion roadmap.

Qualifications

• Sales-driven with experience in target-based roles (B2B, telesales, fundraising).
• Degree educated with commercial experience.
• Motivated by uncapped commission and career growth.
• Resilient and curious; handles rejection well.
• Entrepreneurial spirit; wants to grow within the business.

Responsibilities

• Business Development: Identify and engage companies needing tech and transformation talent.
• Candidate Engagement: Source, qualify, and place in-demand professionals across specialist tech disciplines.
• Relationship Building: Develop and nurture long-term client and candidate partnerships.
• Performance Oriented: Meet and exceed targets in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Skills

Sales-driven

Resilient

Entrepreneurial

Career growth

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Technology

City of London - HQ Office

Start Date - 12th October 2026

Empiric are a multi award-winning specialist technology recruitment consultancy operating globally, with 6 offices across Europe and the US. Over the past 20 years we've built a reputation as a market leader in specialist Technology recruitment, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company and ranked #1 Best Mid-Sized Company to Work For.

We're seeking ambitious, high-potential individuals to join our London team this October.

What We Offer - Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Technology:

• Uncapped Earnings: £27,000 base salary = Year 1 OTE £40K+ (£100k+ in 3 years).
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working with early finishes and flexi hours
• Great Culture: Social workspace: office bar, DJ booth, games room, Golf & F1 simulator etc.
• Best-in-industry Tech stack & infrastructure
• Events - Michelin-star dining& major sporting events (e.g. Royal Ascot)
• Award-winning Training: In-house Learning & Development team with you every step.
• Promotion - 6 month roadmap to each promotion

The Role: Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Technology

This is a true 360 recruitment sales role. You'll be learning how to win clients, build deep talent networks and place the very best tech specialists into high-impact roles.

• Global Reach & Deep Specialisation - We're operating in 40+ countries, placing professionals in contract, permanent and project roles across the tech ecosystem.
• Market Expertise - You'll work within niche markets where we live and breathe the technology ourselves.
• Career Acceleration - Structured training, community involvement, and clear progression paths empower you to build a successful recruitment career from day one.

Key Responsibilities - Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Technology:

• Business Development: Identify and engage companies needing tech and transformation talent.
• Candidate Engagement: Source, qualify, and place in-demand professionals across specialist tech disciplines.
• Relationship Building: Develop and nurture long-term client and candidate partnerships.
• Performance Oriented: Consistently meet and exceed targets in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Who We Want -Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Technology:

• Sales-driven: Experience in target-based roles (B2B, telesales, fundraising etc.)
• Or degree educated with commercial experience
• Motivated by success: You thrive on uncapped commission and career growth
• Resilient & curious: You handle rejection well and pursue opportunities persistently
• Entrepreneurial spirit: You want to build your own business within the business