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Peloton Partners is a leading results-driven agency where strategy meets execution. We specialise in high-impact sales and marketing campaigns, operating across four distinct sectors. As we enter a phase of significant expansion, we are seeking a commercially-minded Business Management Graduate to join our leadership fast-track. This is a holistic role designed for an ambitious professional who wants to master the 360-degree lifecycle of a business—from client acquisition and sales strategy to talent management and operational scaling. The Role Strategy: As a Business Management Graduate, you will work directly alongside Senior Partners to drive campaign success and oversee team performance. This role is designed to bridge the gap between academic theory and high-level commercial execution, offering a clear pathway into senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: Sales & Campaign Strategy: Master the fundamentals of our sales processes across four diverse campaigns, ensuring KPIs and client targets are consistently exceeded. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding: Partner with the recruitment division to source, interview, and integrate high-potential talent into the firm. Performance Coaching: Lead and develop training modules to enhance team skill sets, focusing on sales psychology and professional communication. Operational Oversight: Monitor daily business operations, providing data-driven insights to improve team efficiency and campaign ROI. Leadership & Engagement: Support senior management in fostering a high-performance culture through effective team motivation and strategic feedback. Professional Requirements: Educational Foundation: A recent degree in Business Management, Marketing, Economics, or a related discipline. Commercial Acumen: A strong interest in sales, business development, and the mechanics of a growing agency. Communication Excellence: The ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and lead with both authority and professional empathy. Organizational Discipline: A proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and thrive in a target-driven environment. Proactive Mindset: A self-starter who views challenges as opportunities for professional growth. What We Offer: A Defined Career Path: A structured trajectory from Graduate Associate to Senior Management based on merit and performance. Comprehensive Business Exposure: Hands-on experience in sales strategy, recruitment, and organizational leadership. Professional Environment: A sophisticated, high-energy workplace that prioritizes professional development and inclusive growth. Competitive Package: A full-time position with a competitive salary and performance-based incentives. How to Apply At Peloton Partners, we don’t just offer jobs; we build careers. If you are ready to apply your degree in a high-impact, professional business environment, we invite you to submit your application.

Graduate Opportunity - International Search Consultant - Hedge Fund & Commodities We are a boutique executive search firm offering impactful work in a small team environment. Prior financial market knowledge is not required - intellectual curiosity is! Starting in August 2026 and based in our Edinburgh office, we are offering an opportunity to join a rapidly expanding international executive search consultancy. We offer a starting base of £30,000 plus bonus and benefits. Over the last 10 years HW Anderson have grown into one of the largest global front office buy side search firms. We partner with the world's leading hedge funds and merchant trading platforms to identify, assess and secure investment, trading and analytics talent. H.W. Anderson's unique environment combines the intellectual challenge and compensatory potential of top-tier management consulting with the dynamic, growth-oriented culture of a start-up. The Firm At H.W. Anderson your potential is limited only by your ambition. We advise leading businesses on the key strategic challenge of our time: identifying, securing and retaining the best talent in the market. We're looking for hardworking, intelligent, sociable and competitive problem solvers who are excited about delivering for our clients across the globe. Candidates that are successful are rewarded with a market-leading training and development program that includes two weeks of intensive instruction and career development tailored to individual interests and aspirations. You: Are a graduate (or recent grad) who can demonstrate strong work ethic and intellect. Are a team player with a competitive edge. Are a resilient, patient individual who has the mental strength to overcome failure. Have a natural curiosity and desire to learn about financial markets Have a great sense of humor and strong social skills. Have the maturity to deal with senior executives at leading investment firms. Possess the organizational skills to manage your time effectively in order to multi-task across projects. The Role The role of an executive search consultant is to identify exceptional talent that enables our client firms to build or maintain an edge over their competitors in the market. More often than not, our best candidates have to be successfully extracted and incentivized to leave leading platforms. A great search consultant develops the skills necessary to discern the difference between average and exceptional candidates and approaches each individual they engage with both empathy and an honest pragmatism that creates mutually beneficial scenarios for both clients and candidates alike. Developing these skills requires patience and effort. In our entry level consultant role you will be: • Working directly alongside our Vice Presidents, Directors and Managing Director's you will be responsible for delivering on a range of mandates across the globe in your position of “Consultant.”, • Developing and maintaining relationships with key individuals in the market., • Creatively map out teams and build out org charts across leading companies., • Proactively “head-hunt” senior level executives to generate candidates for your clients., • Building subject matter expertise across our core buy side markets., • You will work closely with our global offices. For more information click to see frequently asked questions about the field of executive search.

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Location: Bosham, West Sussex Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30-17:30 | Fri 8:30-13:00 Are you ambitious, motivated, and ready to kickstart a career in recruitment and sales? Whether youre a recent graduate or already have experience in B2B sales, customer service, or marketing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and fast-growing recruitment company. Weve recently moved into a modern, purpose-designed office in Bosham, West Sussex. Its a bright and supportive working environment, set in a semi-rural location. Driving is recommended, though there are nearby bus routes and a train station if needed. At Streamline Search, were looking for confident, driven individuals with the determination to succeed. No prior recruitment experience is required - well give you full training, ongoing support, and clear progression opportunities. What Youll Be Doing • Building and nurturing strong relationships with both clients and candidates, • Promoting our services to new and existing clients through phone and email outreach, • Developing and managing client accounts, delivering excellent customer service, • Sourcing, screening, and matching candidates to vacancies, • Conducting telephone interviews and assessing candidate suitability, • Ambitious, self-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic, • Excellent communication and people skills, • Resilience and a target-driven mindset, • Experience in sales, marketing, or customer service (advantageous but not essential), • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission potential, • Structured training, mentoring, and career development, • Quarterly performance bonuses, • 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + paid Christmas shutdown JBRP1_UKTJ

Recent graduate with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Engineering; Computer Science; Physics; or related technical discipline. Get your engineering career off to a flying start with us and gain valuable real-world experience with advanced Avionics and Radio

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate for their Marine Design team in Edinburgh. The role offers the chance to contribute to various marine projects and develop essential engineering skills. Candidates should have a recent engineering degree, good communication skills, and a curios

A leading brand in performance nutrition is seeking a Marketing Executive to enhance their content, social media, and campaigns.The ideal candidate is a recent graduate who is social-native, confident on camera, and excited to gain hands-on marketing experience.Responsibilities include creating enga

Job Title: Graduate / Trainee Trust Accountant Location: Edinburgh, Permanent Salary: Dependent on Experience Overview: A well-established professional services organisation is looking to appoint a Graduate / Trainee Trust Accountant to join its in-house Trust, Executry and Charity Accounting team, which supports a broader private client and tax-focused function. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or someone with up to 1–2 years’ experience in accounting or finance who is keen to develop specialist expertise in trust, executry and charity accounting. Full training will be provided. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the preparation of accounts for trusts, executries and charitable entities under the guidance of senior team members Assisting with periodic accounting work from initial set-up through to completion Helping prepare trust accounts across a range of structures, including life interest, discretionary, bare and multi-fund trusts Assisting with reconciliations of trust cash accounts and asset registers Supporting liaison with internal or external tax advisers regarding tax retentions and trust tax positions Assisting with executry accounting work, ranging from straightforward to more complex estates as experience develops Working closely with internal legal, tax and accounting teams, as well as external advisers and investment managers Maintaining high standards of accuracy, organisation and confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information Accurately recording time and supporting delivery of work within agreed deadlinesAs experience and confidence grow, the role will gradually offer: Greater ownership of accounting tasks Exposure to more complex trust and executry work Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and efficiency initiativesPerson Specification: Essential: Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline or up to 1–2 years’ relevant experience Strong numerical skills and attention to detail Well-organised with the ability to manage tasks and deadlines effectively Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Professional approach to confidentiality and data handlingDesirable: Any exposure to trust, executry, legal or professional services accounting Experience in a professional services or client-facing environment Interest in developing a long-term career in specialist or private client accounting Willingness to undertake relevant professional or specialist trainingTraining & Development: Structured onboarding and full training in trust, executry and charity accounting Support for specialist courses and professional development Ongoing mentoring within an experienced, collaborative team Clear progression as skills and experience develop Please send your CV to Rosie Hutcheon, or call (phone number removed) via the ‘Apply Now’ option to be considered for the role

We are working with a well-established international engineering and infrastructure specialist to assist them in hiring a Graduate Estimator for their growing team in Edinburgh. With a strong reputation for delivering complex civil engineering and ground engineering projects, our client is looking for an ambitious graduate who is eager to develop their career within a supportive and technically driven environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in the tendering and estimating process while working alongside experienced professionals on a range of challenging infrastructure projects. If you are detail-oriented, motivated, and keen to build a long-term career in construction and engineering, we would encourage you to apply. As the Graduate Estimator your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: • Assisting in the preparation of cost estimates and tender submissions for civil engineering projects * Reviewing drawings, specifications, and technical documents to support pricing exercises * Liaising with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain quotations and cost information * Supporting the preparation of bills of quantities and cost breakdowns * Working with the wider commercial and engineering teams during the tender process * Maintaining accurate records of estimates, assumptions, and supporting documentation The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: • A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline * Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail * Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team * A proactive attitude and willingness to learn within a technical environment * Competency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel What's in it for you? • The opportunity to start your career with a respected international engineering contractor * Ongoing training, mentoring, and clear career progression * A competitive graduate salary and benefits package If you would like more information or to apply, please feel free to contact Jamie Nicholson using the details provided, or alternatively please click the "apply now" link in confidence. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age