Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Central London
Commercial Division
£26,000 - £30,000 Per Annum (£45k+ 1st Year OTE)
Are you looking to kick start your career in recruitment and unsure where to start? Do you have experience in sales and are driven to achieve your goals? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where you can significantly increase your earning potential?
Search is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join us and focus on Customer Service and Sales recruitment in Central London. Our new office is located just a 5-minute walk from Borough Market. As one of the UK's largest recruitment agencies with an annual revenue exceeding £220m, we have received significant investment from private equity partners, H2.
As a Recruitment Consultant, your responsibilities will include identifying new business opportunities through B2B sales calls and meetings, representing exceptional candidates within your market, and nurturing existing business relationships to expand your business.
To ensure you feel motivated from day one, we offer a 0% threshold and the opportunity to take home up to £500 in vouchers during your first six months! Additionally, you will be eligible to participate in our High Flyers scheme, which includes rewards such as dining experiences, go-karting, and even a trip to Portugal in 2025.
You will be enrolled in our award-winning development programme, which provides personalised coaching to prepare you for success in recruitment. Our training includes 1:1 coaching, group courses, and access to a 24/7 content library for continuous learning and development with a clear plan to progress.
Why Search?
We have been in the recruitment business for over 35 years. Our first premises were opened in Glasgow in 1987, and since then, we have expanded to have offices across 15 different locations nationwide.
Search is one of the UK's leading multi-discipline recruitment agencies, covering more than 15 distinct specialisms, with an annual revenue of £220m and significant investment from Private Equity Partners, H2.
We can offer you -
- Basic salary of £25,000 - £27,000 Per Annum depending on experience.
- Uncapped commission structure, with the potential to earn up to 40% on all revenue generated.
- No commission threshold in your first six months, with monthly, quarterly, and annual payments.
- Award-winning training program with 1:1 coaching, designed to help you progress your career
- Perkbox provides access to over 100 discounts on retail, leisure, and lifestyle. It also offers a Celebration Hub where your manager can send you points for outstanding performance, and a Wellness Hub with access to free workouts, meditation, and sleep stories.
- Optional hybrid working, allowing 1 day per week to work from home.
- Golden Ticket Scheme - You can earn up to £500 in lifestyle vouchers for achieving your targets!
- EV Car Benefits Scheme is available.
- Highflyers Scheme: Quarterly and annual rewards such as dining experience or exclusive trips to European cities (2025 location is Portugal!)
- Company-wide social events, including Summer & Christmas parties, and annual awards ceremonies, which coincide with Employee Appreciation Day!
- Monthly round-ups with a 3 pm finish.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity packages!
Who are we looking for?
- Previous experience in a fast-paced environment and working towards targets.
- Results-driven with the attitude to progress quickly.
- Ability to thrive in a busy environment.
- Motivation and determination to exceed targets and career objectives.
- Lively personality that embodies our values and fosters relationships.
- Creative ideas on how to increase new business opportunities.
And what does a Recruitment Consultant do?
- Contact new and existing clients to generate new business opportunities through B2B calls, meetings, and using LinkedIn to identify hiring managers.
- Negotiate fees and rates with clients to maximise your commercial output.
- Manage existing clients and establish yourself as their preferred recruitment partner through regular service reviews, on-site meetings, and setting agreed SLAs and job profiles.
- Write engaging job adverts and social media posts to attract the best talent.
- Source candidates using industry-leading job boards and conduct interviews.
- Perform compliance checks to ensure candidates have the correct right to work.
- Manage all stages of the recruitment process, including arranging interviews, making offers, and coordinating start dates.
- Maintaining regular contact with both candidates and clients.
To find out more about this opportunity, contact Isabel Stone, Talent Acquisition Partner or click apply today!
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.