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Posted 21 July, 2026

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Time Recruitment
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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Manchester City Centre

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£27,000 - £30,000 plus commission

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Role Summary:

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As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will embark on an exciting career in a dynamic, fast-paced, and sales-driven environment. This entry-level position offers comprehensive training to help you master the full recruitment lifecycle-from sourcing and engaging candidates to building lasting client relationships and delivering successful placements. You will develop crucial skills in business development, sales, customer service, and people management, all within a target-driven, commercial context.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Learn to manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including candidate sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement.
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  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates to understand their needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
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  • Generate new business opportunities through proactive prospecting and networking.
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  • Achieve and exceed individual and team targets in a competitive sales environment.
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  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure a seamless recruitment experience.
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  • Continuously develop your knowledge of the industry, market trends, and recruitment best practices.
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Qualifications & Skills:

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  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a passion for building relationships.
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  • Self-motivated and target-driven with a positive, can-do attitude.
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  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
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  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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  • Previous sales or customer-facing experience is advantageous but not essential.
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  • Eagerness to learn and grow within the recruitment industry.
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Why Join Us?

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  • Comprehensive training program to develop your recruitment expertise from day one.
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  • Clear career progression pathways with ongoing support and mentorship.
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  • Opportunity to gain valuable sales and people management experience.
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  • Rewarding, target-driven role with performance-based incentives.
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  • Work within a vibrant, supportive team culture that encourages growth and success.
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Kick-start your career in recruitment with us and unlock your potential in a role that offers challenge, learning, and long-term career opportunities.