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Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Posted: 27-02-2026
Category: Internal Roles
Location: Birmingham
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £25200 - £30000 per annum

Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Kickstart Your Recruitment Career

Are you a graduate ready to start a fast‑paced career with rapid progression, strong earning potential and full training from day one? Joining us as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant could be the perfect first step.

Recruitment is one of the UK’s most popular graduate career paths, ideal for ambitious people who want a role where effort leads directly to success. If you’re confident, people‑focused and driven, we’ll support you to build a rewarding long‑term career in recruitment.

Why Become a Graduate Recruitment Consultant?

£25,250 basic salary + uncapped commission
1st year OTE £30–35k (top performers £100k+)
Join a multi‑award‑winning, established recruitment agency
Clear progression to Senior Recruitment Consultant and beyond
Structured training, coaching and continuous professional development

Many of our senior leaders, including Regional Directors, began with us as graduates.

The Role You will run a 360 recruitment desk, working with candidates and clients. You’ll be trained to:

Source, screen and speak to candidates daily
Build new business using sales and communication techniques
Understand client requirements and match suitable candidates
Prioritise in a fast‑paced environment
Handle pressure, feedback and rejection positively

Location: Birmingham City Centre
Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced hours in school holidays)

Your First 6 Months

Structured training from day one
Clear goals, targets and milestones
High levels of activity: calls, interviews, sourcing
Regular coaching and development
Growing responsibility as confidence increases

Who This Role Suits

Strong communicators with great people skills
Ambitious, driven and resilient graduates
Individuals seeking a career where effort = reward
Fast‑paced, energetic personalities

All degrees welcome — attitude matters more than subject.

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If you want a Graduate Recruitment Consultant role where you’ll learn quickly, be challenged and earn based on performance, apply now.

Reference: SM1LER

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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