Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Company: The Job People Ltd
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Location: Birmingham
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant (PermTIRCRR) Birmingham, England

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Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer

Location: Birmingham – Jewellery QuarterSalary: £27,000 basic + generous bonus schemeJob Type: Permanent, Full Time

Working Hours

  • Monday – Thursday:8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Friday:8:00am – 4:00pm

About the Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer role

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to build a long-term career in recruitment. Due to continued growth, The Job People are expanding our Birmingham team and are looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer to support our busy recruitment operations.

You’ll play a key role in delivering outstanding candidate and client experiences while working in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same.

We recruit across a broad range of sectors including warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, food production, office, skilled and technical roles, covering both permanent and temporary recruitment.

Full training is provided — we’re looking for the right attitude, drive, and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer role

  • Generating suitable candidates through various sourcing methods
  • Proactively dialing and engaging with potential candidates
  • Conducting telephone interviews to assess candidate suitability
  • Booking and coordinating interview appointments
  • Carrying out face-to-face interviews
  • Checking right-to-work documentation, ID, and onboarding paperwork
  • Supporting off-site interviews and inductions when required
  • Updating management information (MI)
  • Using spreadsheets and recruitment systems to manage data
  • Answering incoming calls and responding to candidate enquiries
  • Meeting and greeting visitors in reception
  • Working collaboratively as part of a supportive recruitment team
  • Delivering on both client and candidate expectations
  • Career progression opportunities into Client Account Management or Business Development

About You – Essential skills and qualities:

  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Customer-focused with a professional approach
  • Resilient, positive, and motivated with a “can-do” attitude
  • Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and eager to learn
  • Previous recruitment experience (advantage, not essential)
  • Full UK driving licence

What We Offer for the Trainee Recruitment Consultant / Recruitment Resourcer

  • £27,000 basic salary, Competitive and achievable bonus scheme
  • Full training and ongoing development
  • A supportive team environment with genuine career pathways

If you’re looking to start or develop a successful career in recruitment consultancy within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026