September Start date - Graduate Scheme - Executive Recruiter

2026 Graduate Programme – Executive Recruiter

Location: Leeds

Salary: £27,100–£28,000 + Uncapped Commission (1st Year OTE: £60,000)

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

If rapid career progression and exceptional earning potential are at the top of your list, this is the graduate opportunity for you.

On average, consultants on our graduate scheme take home £60,000 in their first full year and progress into management within 14–16 months. It sounds ambitious - and it is - but we have countless consultants across our group who have achieved this and more.

Recruitment is a genuine fast-track career path: high performance, high reward, and long-term credibility.

We are the OGs of graduate recruitment in Leeds, offering a proven 6-week training academy designed to get you fully up and running quickly. If you want to work in a high-energy, high-performing team surrounded by success, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer

• £27,000–£28,000 starting salary
• Uncapped commission (up to 60%)
• 1st-year OTE of £60,000
• Monthly team outings (races, cricket, go-karting, sporting events)
• Quarterly holiday incentives (Ski trips, Ibiza, Marbella, Miami)
• Trainee academy competitions, including a £3,000 salary increase
• Rolex for the group’s top performer
• Over two weeks off at Christmas
• Mortgage advice and broker fee coverage
• Fast-track management opportunities
• Corporate box access at Leeds United FC
• Discounts on local bars, restaurants, and exclusive corporate events
• International networking opportunities
• Fun, social office environment
• Early finish Fridays

The Role: Graduate Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you will manage the entire recruitment process from start to finish. This includes:

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Understanding client hiring needs and providing tailored solutions
• Sourcing candidates through networking, job boards, and headhunting
• Screening, interviewing, and preparing candidates for client interviews
• Managing salary negotiations and guiding both clients and candidates through the offer process
• Following up on leads, generating new business, and developing new opportunities
• Creating and promoting job adverts
• Building your personal brand on LinkedIn
• Maintaining accurate CRM records

This role blends sales, communication, strategy, and relationship management, perfect for ambitious graduates looking for a career with impact and progression.

What We Look For

• Degree completed before starting (2:1 or above preferred)
• Professional and presentable (comfortable in corporate office attire)
• Sporting background or achievements (preferred)
• Confident communicator
• Financially motivated
• Resilient and driven
• Full right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
• Strong work ethic!! We want grafters

Your Career Starts Here

Our graduate programme is more than just a job — it’s a launchpad into the global world of talent acquisition. From day one, you’ll have a clear roadmap showing exactly how to reach top performer or management level, supported by continuous training, mentorship, and development.

If you’re ambitious, competitive, and ready to build a high-earning career, this is your platform.

How to Apply

Please apply with a full CV and Cover Letter.

You must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. xwzovoh

Successful applicants will be contacted via phone call or text within 14 days.