Graduate Recruitment Consultant

B Corp Certified. Executive Search. High-growth start-ups. Leadership progression in as little as 18 months.This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading executive search consultancies, specialising in Finance and Operations appointments for some of Europe's fastest-growing start-ups and scale-ups.You'll partner with innovative businesses across FinTech, AI, Software, Robotics, BioTech, Media, Fashion, Consumer and Creative industries, helping them hire the senior leaders who shape the future of their businesses. This isn't high-volume recruitment - it's strategic, consultative, and relationship-driven executive search. With continued growth throughout 2026, they're looking for ambitious graduates to join their Manchester office and begin a structured career path with genuine opportunities to progress into leadership.What You'll Receive£27k starting salaryRealistic first-year OTE of £35K - £40KAnnual values-based bonusAdditional performance bonusesIndustry-leading 12-week training programmeOngoing coaching from a dedicated Learning & Development specialistClear progression with opportunities to move into leadership or management in as little as 18 monthsPrivate Healthcare through Vitality50% gym membership discount, cinema tickets, free coffee and Apple Watch discountsMichelin-star company lunchesAnnual fully funded company weekend awayOne-month paid sabbatical after five yearsModern Manchester city centre office with rooftop terraceFunded home working set-upThe Opportunity...Unlike traditional recruitment roles centred around cold calling and high-volume sales, this is a genuine Executive Search position where you'll become a trusted advisor to senior Finance and Operations professionals.You'll identify and engage C-suite and leadership talent, build specialist networks within your market, and support retained search assignments for some of the UK's most exciting high-growth businesses.From day one, you'll receive exceptional training in executive search, market mapping, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, developing skills that will set you apart in the recruitment industry.What You'll Be DoingBuilding specialist networks of senior Finance and Operations professionalsMapping leadership markets across high-growth sectorsEngaging and qualifying executive-level candidatesSupporting retained search assignments from start to finishProducing candidate briefing packs and market intelligence reportsBuilding long-term relationships with senior business leadersWriting thought leadership and market insight contentWorking closely with experienced consultants to deliver outstanding search projectsWhy Join?You'll be joining one of the UK's most respected Executive Search consultancies, recognised for its values-led culture and exceptional career development.B Corp Certified employerWork with Europe's fastest-growing start-ups and scale-upsIndustry-leading training and coaching programmePromotion opportunities within 3-6 months for high performersLeadership and management opportunities from as little as 18 monthsCollaborative, supportive and non-corporate cultureGenuine investment in your long-term careerAs the business continues to grow throughout 2026, ambitious individuals will have the opportunity to progress quickly while building expertise in one of recruitment's most consultative and rewarding sectors.Culture & Benefits...Inclusive, values-led cultureHigh-performance but supportive environmentMichelin-star company lunchesAnnual fully funded company weekend awayPrivate Healthcare with Vitality perksModern London city centre office with rooftop terraceHybrid working supportContinuous coaching and personal developmentA business that genuinely invests in its peopleWho We're Looking For...We're keen to speak with individuals who are:Graduate calibreExcellent communicators with strong written and verbal skillsCompetitive, ambitious and motivated by progressionNaturally curious and commercially mindedCreative thinkers who enjoy solving problemsInterested in recruitment, executive search or professional servicesPassionate about building long-term relationshipsAble to demonstrate previous paid work experience, either part-time or full-timeIf you're looking for more than just another graduate recruitment role and want to build a career advising some of the UK's fastest-growing businesses on their leadership hires, we'd love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ