Posted 12 August, 2026
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Edmund and Evans Limited
Horsham, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Graduate Recruitment Consultant / Trainee Recruitment Consultant Financial Services Horsham | £26,000£30,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission | £40,000+ OTE Year 1Edmund & Evans are recruiting for an established and highly successful specialist recruitment business in Horsham that is looking to hire Graduate Recruitment Consultants and Trainee Recruitment Consultants into its growing Financial Services division.You do not need a degree or previous recruitment experience to apply.This opportunity would suit an ambitious graduate looking for their first professional role, or someone with experience in sales, business development, retail, hospitality or another commercial/customer-facing environment who wants to build a career with excellent earning potential and progression.The Financial Services division specialises across Wealth Management, Pensions and Employee Benefits and has generated £1 million in billings in the first six months of the year .Whats on offer? £26,000£30,000 basic salary£40,000+ realistic OTE in year oneUncapped commission with no thresholdCommission increasing up to 40%Structured training and ongoing developmentDirect mentoring from experienced recruitersClear progression based on performance1pm finish every Friday25 days' annual leave + Bank HolidaysHybrid/flexible working opportunities as you progressRegular team events and incentivesSupportive, high-performing working environmentThe opportunity Youll receive hands-on training to develop into a successful Recruitment Consultant, working alongside experienced recruiters and learning how to manage the complete recruitment process.The team has an excellent track record of developing trainees into high performers. Established consultants within the division are billing £150,000£180,000+ , while one consultant who joined as a trainee three years ago has already received multiple promotions and is on track to bill £250,000 this year .This is a genuine opportunity to join at trainee level, learn from successful recruiters and build a long-term career where your progression and earnings are directly linked to your performance.What will you be doing? As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, youll learn how to:Source and headhunt candidatesBuild relationships with candidates and clientsInterview and qualify professionalsDevelop new business and client relationshipsUnderstand clients' hiring requirementsManage interview processesNegotiate offers and close placementsBuild your own specialist market and networkRecruitment is a fast-paced, commercial career combining sales, relationship building, negotiation and account management .Who are we looking for? Were looking for people with the attitude, ambition and work ethic to become successful recruiters.You may be:A graduate looking for your first professional careerA non-graduate with commercial work experienceCurrently working in sales or business developmentWorking in retail, hospitality or another customer-facing roleLooking for a career change with greater progression and earning potentialYou should be:Ambitious and motivated to progressConfident and personableCommercially mindedResilient and competitiveComfortable working towards targetsMotivated by earning potentialWilling to learn and take feedbackAble to build strong relationshipsPrevious recruitment experience is not required .The role will initially be office-based in Horsham , as the business believes trainees develop faster by working directly alongside experienced consultants and learning from the team day-to-day.Apply today If youre looking for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant or Trainee Sales opportunity in Horsham, apply today.Due to the high volume of applications we receive, were only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven't heard from us within three working days of submitting your application, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in Edmund & Evans, and we wish you every success in your job search.TPBN1_UKTJ
