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Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Posted: 04-06-2026
Category: Internal Roles
Location: Birmingham
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £25500 - £30000 per annum

Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Start Your Recruitment Career
Are you a graduate looking to start a fast‑paced career with rapid progression, strong earning potential and full training from day one? This Graduate Recruitment Consultant role offers a clear pathway into a successful career in the recruitment industry.

Recruitment is one of the UK’s most popular graduate careers, suited to ambitious individuals who thrive in a results‑driven, people‑focused environment. If you’re confident, driven and motivated by success, we’ll support you to build a long‑term career in recruitment.

Why Become a Graduate Recruitment Consultant?

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

Many of our Senior Consultants and Regional Directors started as graduates.

The Role – Graduate Recruitment Consultant (360 Recruitment)
You will be trained to manage a full 360 recruitment desk, including:

Sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates
Business development using sales and communication techniques
Understanding client requirements and job briefs
Matching candidates to suitable roles
Working in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
Handling feedback, pressure and rejection positively

Location: Birmingham City Centre
Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced during school holidays)
Start Date: Interviewing now for an End of August / Start September start

Your First 6 Months

Structured training from day one
High‑activity role: calls, interviews, candidate sourcing
Regular coaching, feedback and support
Clear targets and progression milestones
Increasing responsibility as you develop

Who We’re Looking For

Graduates with strong communication skills
Ambitious, resilient and target‑driven individuals
Motivated for a career where effort = reward
Confident, proactive and eager to learn

All degree backgrounds welcome — attitude matters most.

Apply Now
If you’re looking for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant job in Birmingham, apply today.

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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