Graduate Recruitment Consultant

The Company:

A fast-growing and well-respected recruitment consultancy operating in the areas of technology, finance, engineering and consultancy recruitment, looking to become one of the fastest-growing recruitment firms in the UK, having had impressive growth rates over the past few years, and currently in the process of setting up a US office. They work with a wealth of interesting clients, including Ocado, Samsung, HP, and other FTSE companies.

The culture of this consultancy really stands them out from the crowd - they are very success-driven, looking to develop you within the company.

What's On Offer?

• Rapid career progression: due to our organic growth structure and fast-paced expansion, they offer a truly meritocratic environment in which graduates have progressed from consultant to senior consultant and to team leader within 3 years.
• Excellent commission structure and earning potential: due to a highly competitive commission structure, our employees have been able to earn in excess of £60k within their first year as a consultant, rising to £80K+ in year two.
• Regular additional bonuses: they appreciate and reward success. On top of the first-rate commission structure, there are often regular bonuses for individual and team successes. Individual/Team bonuses have included holidays, cash bonuses, spa days, indoor skydiving and lunch clubs. We are also heavily rewarded as a company, and outings have included: cookery schools, circus skills training, Trips to the Races, black-tie events, beer festivals and a casino cruise.
• Comprehensive training and professional development: we are able to offer a bespoke training package to all of our consultants that ensures their skills are kept up to date and they have the relevant tools at their disposal to become a market-leading recruitment consultant. The opportunity to develop through external (professionally accredited) training courses is always on offer and encouraged.
• Vibrant office atmosphere: they are a diverse set of characters who love to socialise and this promotes an energetic and passionate environment to work in, as well as a 5-a-side football team, afternoon BBQs and weekly office drinks.

The Role:

A trainee consultant is a varied and fast-moving role, which provides a strong basis for a long-term career as a recruitment consultant. Each team member is put through a comprehensive training scheme that balances their skills around the key areas of market knowledge, development of market intelligence and advanced customer service.

The role includes training and understanding in the following areas:

• Business-to-Business sales and client management
• Headhunting clients
• The full recruitment life-cycle
• Advertising and role marketing
• Business-Focused networking
• Candidate resourcing methods
• Analytical methods

What Are They Looking For?

They want bright, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join their successful team of specialist consultants.

Requirements:

• Educated to degree level, holding a 2:1 or above (or equivalent) in any discipline
• Excellent communication skills
• Ambitious, motivated and have examples of how you've shown that
• An energetic character, full of charisma, that will fit into our vibrant environment