Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Graduate Entry Role | London London | Hybrid working

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
£30,000£35,000 basic salary + uncapped commission
Realistic Year 1 earnings: £60,000+

For graduates looking for a career with strong earning potential, rapid progression and real responsibility from day one, recruitment continues to be one of the most rewarding routes into business.
This is not a generic graduate scheme or a high-volume sales floor environment.
Through Edmund & Evans, youll be introduced to some of Londons top-performing recruitment and executive search firms businesses known for investing heavily in graduate talent, structured training and long-term career development.
No previous recruitment experience is required.
What matters is confidence, communication skills, ambition and the willingness to learn.

About Edmund & Evans Edmund & Evans is the highest-rated Rec2Rec in the UK, with over 240 five-star Google reviews.
We specialise in placing graduates into some of the most respected recruitment firms in London, partnering only with agencies that offer genuine progression, strong mentorship and high-quality working environments.
We work exclusively with businesses that provide:
Structured graduate training programmes
Clear promotion pathways
Supportive but performance-driven cultures
Strong commission and earning potential
Long-term career opportunities
Many of the graduate recruitment consultant roles we work on are exclusive and not publicly advertised.

Whats in it for you £30,000£35,000 starting basic salary
Uncapped commission with realistic £60k+ Year 1 earnings
Hybrid working and modern London offices
Structured onboarding and 12-week training programmes
One-to-one mentorship from experienced consultants
Fast progression opportunities many graduates promote within their first year
Team socials, lunch clubs and international incentive trips
Exposure to high-growth industries and senior professionals
A clear long-term career path with genuine earning growth

The opportunity As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, youll learn how to manage the full recruitment process while building relationships with both candidates and clients.
Youll work alongside experienced recruiters and gradually develop your own market, client base and specialist expertise.
Markets may include:
Technology & FinTech
Finance & Private Equity
Legal
Executive Search
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Construction & Infrastructure
Education & Public Sector
This is a graduate recruitment consultant role designed for ambitious individuals who want a commercial career with progression based on performance rather than time served.

What the role involves Speaking with candidates to understand their experience and career goals
Sourcing and engaging talent for live vacancies
Writing job adverts and managing applications
Supporting clients with hiring needs
Preparing candidates for interviews
Building long-term professional relationships
Managing recruitment processes from start to finish
Working towards targets and earning commission on placements
Over time, youll learn how to build and manage your own specialist recruitment desk like a business.

What theyre looking for Graduating in 2026 or recently graduated in 2025
Minimum 2:1 degree
Russell Group or Redbrick university preferred
Confident communicator
Ambitious, competitive and resilient
Commercially minded with strong people skills
Motivated by progression and earning potential
Willing to work hard in a fast-paced environment
Previous recruitment or sales experience is not required.

Why recruitment is a strong graduate career Recruitment offers graduates a unique combination of business exposure, financial reward and career progression early in their careers.
Youll develop skills in sales, negotiation, communication, networking and business development while working directly with companies and professionals across some of the UKs most competitive markets.
For ambitious graduates, it can provide progression and earning potential far quicker than many traditional graduate careers.

Apply now If youre looking for a graduate recruitment consultant role in London where you can earn well, progress quickly and build a long-term career, wed love to hear from you.
Edmund & Evans will guide you through the process and introduce you to the recruitment firms best suited to your personality, goals and strengths. xwzovoh
Due to high application volumes, if you have not heard from us within 3 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.