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Posted 23 July, 2026

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Edmund and Evans Limited
Saint Albans, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search £26,000 - £27,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission. £50,000 OTELaunch Your Career in Executive Search Are you a recent graduate looking for a career that offers exceptional earning potential, world-class training and rapid progression?Our client is an award-winning Executive Search firm specialising in senior appointments across highly lucrative markets. With placement fees reaching six figures and a reputation for developing graduates into top-performing consultants, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career where your success directly impacts your earnings.Unlike traditional graduate schemes where progression can be slow and earnings are often capped, Executive Search rewards ambition, resilience and performance. Successful consultants have gone on to achieve exceptional earnings early in their careers, with some earning more in a month than many graduate roles pay in a year.If you are ambitious, commercially minded and looking for a career rather than just a job, this could be the opportunity you've been searching for.What You'll Be Doing As a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll receive hands-on training and mentoring directly from experienced industry leaders.Your responsibilities will include:Building and developing relationships with clients and senior industry professionalsSourcing, screening and interviewing high-calibre candidatesManaging the full 360 recruitment process from initial engagement through to successful placementArranging interviews and managing candidate and client feedbackNegotiating offers and supporting candidates through the onboarding processConducting market mapping and industry researchBuilding and maintaining professional networksGenerating new business opportunities through market intelligence and relationship buildingKeeping up to date with market trends and industry developmentsWorking towards individual and team performance targetsWhat We're Looking For This role is designed for graduates who want to build a successful career within a fast-paced and rewarding industry.We are looking for:Degree educated individualsAmbitious and highly motivated personalitiesStrong communicators with confidence and presenceCompetitive and target-driven individualsResilient people who thrive under pressureCommercially minded candidates with an interest in business, finance or salesEntrepreneurial thinkers who enjoy building relationshipsIndividuals with a genuine desire to become successful Recruitment ConsultantsPrevious sales experience is beneficial but not essential. Attitude, drive and ambition are far more important.If you're due to graduate in the coming months, we'd still love to hear from you.What's In It For You?Exceptional Earning Potential £26,000 - £27,000 basic salaryUncapped commission structure£50,000+ OTE in Year OneSignificant long-term earning potentialOutstanding Training & Development Structured training academyDirect mentorship from company leadershipProven track record of developing graduates into top performersClear progression pathway based on performanceIncentives & Rewards Monthly team incentives and social eventsAxe throwing, cocktail making, cinema nights, paintball and moreTeam members help choose future incentivesCompany holidays and tripsLuxury prizes for top performersSelfridges vouchers£1,000 Bicester Village shopping spreesHigh-value lifestyle rewardsWork-Life Balance Modern office environment close to St Albans town centreFree parkingEarly finish Fridays for high performersChristmas and New Year office closureBirthday half-day leaveAdditional leave for children's birthdaysExtra holiday entitlement awarded for every year of serviceAdditional Benefits EMI Share SchemeSupportive and collaborative cultureStrong focus on personal developmentGenuine work-life balanceLong-term career progression opportunitiesWhy Executive Search? Executive Search offers graduates the opportunity to build an impressive network, develop valuable commercial skills and earn exceptional rewards based on performance.Rather than following a traditional corporate career ladder, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your progression, take ownership of your success and build a highly rewarding career from an early stage.Apply Today If you're ambitious, driven and ready to start a career where hard work is genuinely rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.Edmund & Evans are acting as a recruitment partner on this vacancy.Due to the volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 3 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion.TPBN1_UKTJ