Walker Cole International
Graduate Management Trainee Programme – Executive Search
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Walker Cole International
Walker Cole International is a pharmaceutical and life sciences executive search company who specialise in global recruitment consultancy services. We are currently searching for applicants to join our July & September 2026 Graduate Management Trainee Programme as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to work from our central London offices, with the opportunity to relocate internationally in the future, as a part of our global expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify specialist pharmaceutical professionals through data mining, telephone interviews, personal meetings, business development, and marketing activities.
- Personal accountability for sales generation and fee income.
- Network and interview pharmaceutical executives to promote the reputation of Walker Cole International.
- Develop expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to support your delivery of key, recruitment client projects.
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Candidate Requirements:
- A recent Bachelors or Masters graduate
- Fluency in either German, Dutch or French would be an advantage
- Previous work experience including placement year or customer-facing role
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Sporting success or competitive hobbies are highly desirable
- The right to work in the UK permanently
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Rewards & Benefits:
- Competitive graduate salary
- Uncapped commission
- Industry-leading training & development programme, up to management level
- Private Health Insurance & Wealth management consulting advice
- Gym onsite
- Pension
- Inclusive and supportive working environment and culture
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