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Posted 21 July, 2026

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Smile Education Recruitment
Birmingham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Career Change Opportunity Launch a Rewarding Career in Recruitment Are you looking for a career where your effort directly impacts your earnings, progression and success? If you're ready for a career change, this Trainee Recruitment Consultant opportunity offers a clear route into a fast-paced, rewarding and high-performing recruitment environment. We're looking for ambitious individuals from hospitality, retail, customer service, sales, travel, estate agency, care and other people-focused industries, as well as graduates looking to start their recruitment career. Why Join Us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant? £25,500 basic salary + uncapped commission First-year OTE £30,000–£35,000 Top-performing Recruitment Consultants earn £100,000+ Join a multi-award-winning recruitment agency Clear progression to Recruitment Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant and Management Industry-leading training, coaching and mentoring Develop valuable skills in sales, business development, negotiation and relationship management This is a genuine 360 Recruitment Consultant opportunity with long-term career growth. The Role – Trainee Recruitment Consultant (360 Recruitment) You will receive full training to manage the complete recruitment process, including: Sourcing and attracting candidates Building relationships with clients and candidates Developing new business through proactive sales activity Conducting interviews and candidate screenings Matching candidates to suitable opportunities Managing vacancies and recruitment campaigns Working towards KPIs and performance targets Handling feedback, challenges and objections professionally Location: Birmingham City Centre Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced hours during school holidays) Start Date: Interviewing now for End of August / Start September starts What We're Looking For Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Confidence, resilience and a positive attitude Motivation to build a successful career in recruitment or sales Ambitious, target-driven and eager to learn Comfortable working in a fast-paced, office-based environment Apply Now If you're ready to start your career as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant and join a business that rewards hard work with progression and earning potential, apply today. Reference: SM1LER We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications