Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant | £28,000 Basic + £60k+ Year 1 OTE Location: London Start Date: November & January Start Dates Salary: £28,000 basic salary + uncapped commission Working Model: Office-based Want to build a career where your ambition directly impacts your earnings? Are you a recent graduate looking for more than a typical entry-level job? Do you want to develop commercially valuable skills, work with ambitious businesses and have the opportunity to earn £60k+ in your first year? We're working with a rapidly growing specialist recruitment consultancy operating across exciting technology-driven markets. They're looking for ambitious, commercially minded individuals to join their graduate intake in November 2026 & January 2027. No recruitment experience is required. You'll receive structured training, ongoing mentorship and the opportunity to build your own desk, develop client relationships and progress based on your performance. What's on offer? £28,000 basic salary plus uncapped commission £60k+ realistic first-year OTE £80k+ potential earnings in year two Potential to reach £100k+ OTE by year three Structured graduate training and ongoing coaching Clear progression opportunities, with promotion driven by performance International incentive trips, team events and client entertainment 25 days' annual leave, plus a Christmas shutdown and your birthday off Wellbeing benefits and a designated work-from-home day Potential opportunities to relocate internationally as your career develops The opportunity You'll be trained to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, developing both your commercial and relationship-building skills. Your responsibilities will include: Business development: Identifying prospective clients, generating new business and building your own client portfolio. Client consulting: Developing relationships with businesses and advising them on hiring needs and talent-market trends. Candidate sourcing: Researching, headhunting and engaging high-calibre professionals through LinkedIn, networking and direct outreach. Relationship management: Building long-term partnerships with clients and candidates. Negotiation and deal closing: Managing interview processes, negotiating offers and successfully completing placements. Account growth: Strengthening existing relationships and identifying opportunities to expand your network. This is a commercially focused, target-driven role where your results influence your commission, progression and long-term earning potential. Who we're looking for We're interested in graduates and entry-level professionals who can demonstrate: Ambition and a genuine desire to succeed. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Resilience and the ability to handle setbacks. A competitive, target-driven mindset. Confidence when speaking to new people and building relationships. An interest in sales, business development and commercial environments. Previous sales, customer-facing or cold-calling experience would be beneficial, but it isn't essential. The right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn matter most. Why recruitment? Recruitment offers the opportunity to develop sales, negotiation, business development and relationship-management skills while building a career with significant earning potential. You'll be given the training and support to develop your own market, take ownership of your results and progress as you demonstrate what you're capable of. If you're ambitious, commercially minded and ready to build a career with genuine earning potential and progression, apply today to find out more.