Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Company: Smile Education
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Overview

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Career Change Opportunity

Ready for a career change where effort actually pays off? If you’re feeling stuck, bored, or ready for something with real progression, becoming a Trainee Recruitment Consultant could be the ideal move. This role offers clear development, uncapped earning potential and a career path based on performance (not time served), for individuals who want to work hard, learn quickly and have a genuine long-term career.

We welcome applicants from hospitality, retail, customer service, sales, travel, estate agency, or any people‑focused profession — as well as graduates looking to start a recruitment career.

What you’ll get in return as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant

  • Earning potential: £25,250 basic salary plus uncapped commission – 1st year OTE £30–35k (top billers £100k+)
  • Credibility: Join a multi-award winning, stable and established recruitment agency
  • Progression: Clear route from Trainee to Senior Consultant and beyond
  • Transferable skills: Commercial awareness, negotiation, relationship management

For the right person, this 360 recruitment role offers far more progression than many traditional career paths.

What you’ll do

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be trained to manage the full 360 recruitment process, including:

  • Building relationships with candidates and clients
  • Having confident commercial conversations
  • Working in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
  • Matching candidates to suitable roles
  • Managing multiple priorities professionally
  • Handling feedback, pressure and rejection positively

You’ll begin office‑based to learn from experienced consultants and accelerate your development.

Location: Manchester City centre

Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm, reduced hours in school holidays

In your first 6 months as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will…

  • Structured training from day one
  • High‑activity role: calls, interviews, follow‑ups
  • Regular coaching and clear expectations
  • Gradual increase in responsibility
  • Supportive environment designed for fast growth

Who we’re looking for as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant

No 360 recruitment experience needed — just:

  • A genuine motivation for a career change
  • Strong people and communication skills
  • Resilience, confidence and a positive mindset
  • Willingness to learn, take feedback and push yourself
  • Comfort working in an office‑based environment while training

If you’re looking for something “easy” or low-pressure, this won’t be the right fit. If you’re looking for growth, challenge, and reward — it might be.

Interested?

If you’re ready to step out of your comfort zone and into a role as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant where your effort and attitude genuinely shape your future, 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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Posted: June 1st, 2026