Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Smile Education Recruitment

Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Start Your Recruitment Career
Are you a graduate looking to start a fast‑paced career with rapid progression, strong earning potential and full training from day one? This Graduate Recruitment Consultant role offers a clear pathway into a successful career in the recruitment industry.

Recruitment is one of the UK’s most popular graduate careers, suited to ambitious individuals who thrive in a results‑driven, people‑focused environment. If you’re confident, driven and motivated by success, we’ll support you to build a long‑term career in recruitment.

Why Become a Graduate Recruitment Consultant?
  • £25,250 basic salary + uncapped commission
  • 1st year OTE £30–35k (top billers £100k+)
  • Join a multi‑award‑winning recruitment agency
  • Clear progression to Senior Recruitment Consultant and beyond
  • Structured training, coaching and ongoing development

Many of our Senior Consultants and Regional Directors started as graduates.

The Role – Graduate Recruitment Consultant (360 Recruitment)
You will be trained to manage a full 360 recruitment desk, including:
  • Sourcing, screening and interviewing candidates
  • Business development using sales and communication techniques
  • Understanding client requirements and job briefs
  • Matching candidates to suitable roles
  • Working in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment
  • Handling feedback, pressure and rejection positively

Location:
Birmingham City Centre
Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced during school holidays)
Start Date: Interviewing now for an End of August / Start September start

Your First 6 Months
  • Structured training from day one
  • High‑activity role: calls, interviews, candidate sourcing
  • Regular coaching, feedback and support
  • Clear targets and progression milestones
  • Increasing responsibility as you develop

Who We’re Looking For
  • Graduates with strong communication skills
  • Ambitious, resilient and target‑driven individuals
  • Motivated for a career where effort = reward
  • Confident, proactive and eager to learn

All degree backgrounds welcome — attitude matters most.

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If you’re looking for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant job in Birmingham, apply today.

Reference: SM1LER

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