Graduate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Rapid Progression

As a Graduate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in the growth of a rapidly expanding consultancy focused on Engineering, Technical, IT, and Finance sectors. Your primary responsibilities include: Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand their hiring needs, provide market insights, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions. Candidate Sourcing: Utilize various channels (e.g., job boards, social media, networking) to identify, attract, and engage top-tier candidates for a range of roles. Full Recruitment Cycle: Manage the entire recruitment process from initial client briefing and candidate screening to interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement follow-up. Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activities to advise clients and candidates effectively. Business Development: Proactively identify new business opportunities through cold calling, networking events, and referrals to expand the client base. Performance Targets: Meet and exceed individual and team targets for placements, revenue, and client satisfaction, with a focus on rapid progression to management roles. Training and Development: Participate in comprehensive training programs to develop recruitment skills, industry knowledge, and leadership capabilities, with clear pathways to senior positions. Collaboration: Work closely with senior consultants and management to share best practices, support team goals, and contribute to the company's expansion plans across the UK and internationally.

To be successful in this role, you should have: - A bachelor's degree (any discipline) or equivalent experience. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and candidates. - A results-driven mindset with a desire to achieve targets and earn uncapped commission. - Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple priorities. - Resilience and a proactive attitude, comfortable with cold calling and networking. - No prior recruitment experience required; full training provided. - Ambition for rapid career progression into management and beyond.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is a recruitment agency specializing in sales and recruitment services, offering training and progression opportunities for trainee consultants.