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)

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.

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