Graduate Recruitment Consultant
- Posted 12 January 2026
- Salary £26,100 - £35,000 (OTE £30K-40K+)
- LocationBirmingham
- Job type Internal Vacancy - Permanent
- Discipline Careers
- ReferenceJARSGRADBHAM1201
- Contact NameLauren Golder
Job description
Job Title: Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter)
Salary: £26,100 basic + Uncapped Commission (No Thresholds)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate or flexible for the right candidate
Kick-Start Your Career in Recruitment with James Andrews Recruitment Solutions
Are you a recent graduate looking for a career that offers fast progression, excellent training, and high earning potential?
We’re hiring driven graduates to join our growing team in Birmingham as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. This is your opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected recruitment companies, accredited with Investors in People Gold status, CorporateLiveWire Innovation & Excellence Award winner 2025and recognised in Recruiter's HOT 100 Companies 2024.
What’s in It for You?
· 💰£26,100 starting salary
· 💸Uncapped commission from day one – no thresholds
· 📈 Clear career progression to Senior Consultant in as little as 18 months, and management within 3 years
· 🧠12-week structured training programme with full support from your manager and team
· 🏢 Become a specialist in one of our core divisions: Human Resources, Legal & Governance, Finance, Social Housing, or Property Management
Additional Benefits Include:
· 🌴 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 31 days with service)
· 🩺 Life Assurance, optional Dental Plan & Private Health Insurance
· 🤝 Supportive and collaborative team culture based on respect, transparency, collaboration, and growth
What You’ll Be Doing:
· Manage the full 360 recruitment process: from business development to candidate placement
· Build and maintain long-term client and candidate relationships
· Consult and advise clients on hiring strategies
· Source, screen and place the best talent within your chosen specialist sector
· Work in a target-driven, fast-paced environment, supported by a close-knit team
Who We’re Looking For:
We welcome applications from graduates from any discipline, especially those with experience in hospitality, retail, sales or customer service.
Key qualities for success include:
✔ Excellent verbal and written communication
✔ Confidence and resilience
✔ Ambition and a desire to progress
✔ Strong work ethic and self-motivation
✔ Ability to multitask and work in a high-pressure environment
✔ A true team player
Apply Today
If you're ready to launch a rewarding career in recruitment with full training, real progression, and no ceiling on your earnings — we want to hear from you.
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