Graduate Recruitment Consultant
hace 4 días
Bromley
Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Immediate Start 📍 Bromley - London (must live in a commutable distance) We are looking for ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultants, graduates, and career starters to join Summit's high-performing clients. We are seeking hardworking, driven, self-starting individuals who want to build a long-term career in recruitment — either as top performers, future leaders, or successful managers. If you’re frustrated by office politics, unfair commission schemes, slow progression, or simply looking for a fresh environment where you can truly thrive — it’s time to consider working in recruitment. Who are we looking for? There is no “ideal” candidate. No specific experience is required. Recruitment is a fast-paced, sales-driven career. While a background in sales can help, it is by no means essential. Trainee Consultants come from a wide range of backgrounds, including: • Hospitality, • Construction, • Call centres, • Competitive sport, • Education, • The military, • Strong work ethic, • Excellent communication skills, • Money motivation, • Drive and ambition, • Resilience and grit, • A desire to succeed We particularly welcome: • Recent Graduates or equivalent (2026 Graduate will not be considered at present at this in an immediate start), • Confident communicators who build rapport quickly, • Those with sporting backgrounds or leadership roles in societies/committees, • Competitive, resilient individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments What would a career in recruitment look like? This is a true meritocracy — your progression and earnings are entirely in your hands. If you are not afraid of hard work, you will be rewarded. Year 1 – Trainee Recruitment Consultant • 1:1 mentoring from top-performing consultants, • Full training from day one, • Uncapped commission structure, • Realistic earnings: £35,000 – £50,000, • Most trainees achieve two promotions in their first year Year 2 – Recruitment Consultant / Senior Consultant • Strong performers move into Senior Consultant roles, • Increased responsibility and higher billing potential, • Realistic earnings: £50,000 – £65,000 Year 3 – Senior Consultant / Team Lead • Clear pathway into management, • Leading a small team of 1–3 consultants or focusing purely on billing, • Realistic earnings: £65,000 – £80,000+ Year 4 – Leadership Track • Progression towards Associate Director / Director level, • Managing a team of 4–8 consultants, • Enrolment in a structured Leadership & Development Programme, • Many consultants are on track for six-figure earnings What you’ll actually be doing As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will: • Learn recruitment from the ground up with structured training, • Build relationships with clients and candidates in high-value markets such as:, • FinTech, • Legal, • Technology, • Executive Search, • Professional Services, • Become a sector specialist to maximise your earning potential, • Work towards clear targets and KPIs, • Negotiate, close deals, and celebrate wins with your team What’s on offer • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission from day one, • Structured training and clear career progression, • Access to leading recruitment firms across London, • Hybrid Working Environments (typically once you've passed probation/hit targets), • Company equipment, phone, laptop etc, • High-energy, social culture with incentives and team events, • A career where your effort directly impacts your earnings Important reality check Recruitment is not for everyone. It is competitive, demanding, and results-driven. While it involves people, it is fundamentally a sales role. You will need to be: • Commercially sharp, • Resilient under pressure, • Motivated by targets and results, • Open to feedback, • Comfortable with rejection, • Driven by success and financial rewards If that excites you rather than scares you — recruitment could be the perfect career for you.
