Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Posted 29 July 2025
Salary 26,100 (OTE 30k+ early career)
LocationLeicester
Job type Permanent
Discipline Recruitment
ReferenceJARSGRADLEIC29072025
Contact NameLauren Golder

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: Leicester (Clarendon Park Road)
Salary: £26,100 basic + Uncapped Commission (No Thresholds)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (8:30pm – 5:30pm Mon-Thurs with 4pm Finish on Fridays)
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 ambitious and driven graduates to join our growing team in Leicester as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. This is your opportunity to join one of the UK’s most respected recruitment companies, recognised in Recruiter's HOT 100 Companies 2024, awarded the People's Platform Award for Outstanding Company Culture (2023) and accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

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, 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

💚 Monthly wellness credit through Heka Wellbeing Platform – use it on gym memberships, meal kits, therapy, supplements & more

🤝 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.

Click Apply Now, or contact us directly to learn more.