Trainee Recruitment Consultant
19 days ago
Manchester
Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Manchester - Onsite.\n\nUp to £28,000 DOE + monthly commission\n\nAt Brook Street, we help people build better working lives. We're growing our Business Professional team in Manchester and we're looking for someone with the drive, curiosity, and people skills to build a rewarding career in recruitment, no experience needed.\n\nThis is a great fit for someone who enjoys talking to people, spotting opportunities, and keeping momentum. It's also a sales role. You'll be speaking to businesses, building relationships, and developing new opportunities every day. If you've done sales before, great, those skills transfer well. If you haven't, don't worry. We'll teach you everything you need.\n\nThis isn't about the perfect CV. It's about the right person fit. If you're proactive, resilient, and ready to learn, we'll give you the tools to shine.\n\nThe role\n\nYou'll join a supportive, high-performing team and learn how to run your own recruitment market. You'll speak to clients, support candidates, and build strong relationships that make a real difference. You'll also have trusted Brook Street connections behind you and access to thousands of candidates on our internal database.\n\nYou'll work across permanent and temporary recruitment, using social media, networking, and insight to match great people with great jobs.\n\nWhat you'll be doing\n\nLearning your market and becoming a go-to specialist\nReaching out to new clients and developing sales opportunities\nBuilding and growing accounts through strong relationships\nUsing social media and networks to attract candidates\nHeadhunting and engaging passive talent.\nManaging the full recruitment process from application to placement\nPreparing CVs, organising interviews, and supporting candidates throughout\nNegotiating salaries, rates, and offers\nSharing insight on pay, progression, and skills trends\nWorking to targets with energy and purpose\nSupporting colleagues and contributing to a positive, team-first culture\nFollowing compliance processes to a high standardWho we're looking for?\n\nYou don't need recruitment experience. You do need confidence, resilience, motivation, and a people-first mindset. Sales experience is helpful, but absolutely not essential. If you enjoy talking to people, solving problems, and working in a fast-paced environment, you'll thrive here.\n\nFrom day one, you'll have on-the-job coaching, online learning, classroom training, and structured development through our Profiles for Success framework.\n\nWhat you'll receive\n\nEight-week blended training programme\nUp to £28,000 basic salary DOE plus monthly commission\n24 days' holiday (rising to 27 with service) plus your birthday off\nOption to buy up to five extra days.\nRecognition through shout outs, incentives, and appreciation events\nPension with increasing employer contributions\nHealth and wellbeing support through our flexible benefits fund\nFamily-friendly policies and an employee assistance programme\nMonthly early-finish Fridays and volunteering opportunities\nDiscounts including gym membership, Tastecard, and ManpowerGroup RewardsWhy join Brook Street?\n\nA career with us is more than a job. You'll join a friendly, inclusive team where you'll be supported, encouraged, and able to grow at your pace. We're one of the UK's most trusted recruitment agencies, part of ManpowerGroup - recognised as one of the world's most ethical companies for 15 years.\n\nWe welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. We are a Disability Confident Employer and happy to discuss flexible working.\n\nYou must live in the UK and have full right to work.\n\nShape what's next. Apply today and discover why we're proud to be Brook Street