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Graduate Recruitment Consultant
- Posted: 27-02-2026
- Category: Internal Roles
- Location: Manchester
- Type: Full-time / Permanent
- Salary: £25000 - £30000 per annum
Are you a graduate looking to start a fast‑paced career with quick progression, strong earning potential and full training from day one? Joining us as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant could be the perfect next step.
Recruitment is one of the UK’s most popular graduate career routes, especially for ambitious people who want a role where hard work leads directly to success. If you’re confident, motivated and great with people, 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
- Ongoing coaching, training and professional development
The Role
As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be trained to manage a 360 recruitment desk, working with candidates and clients.
You will learn how to:
- Source and interview candidates daily
- Build new business using multiple sales techniques
- Understand client needs and job requirements
- Match candidates to suitable roles
- Work in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
- Handle feedback, pressure and rejection positively
Location: Manchester City Centre
Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced in school holidays)
Your First 6 Months
- Structured recruitment training
- Clear goals and achievable milestones
- High‑activity learning: calls, interviews, sourcing
- Regular coaching and support
- Growing responsibility as your confidence builds
Who This Role Suits
- Strong communicators with great people skills
- Driven, ambitious and resilient graduates
- Individuals who want a career where effort = reward
- Fast‑paced, target‑driven, high‑energy personalities
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If you want a Graduate Recruitment Consultant role where you’ll learn fast, be challenged and earn based on your performance, apply now.
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