Mara Talent
Graduate Recruitment Consultant

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Recruitment Consultant - Energy desk (US market)
Central Manchester | £25,000 - £27,000 basic, £45,000 OTE
My client is a Manchester born and bred tech recruitment business, now with 25 years in the industry and a growing international footprint. Off the back of continued growth, they're launching a new desk focused on Energy, working across the US market, and looking for a consultant to help build it from the ground up.
The opportunity
This is a 360 role with full ownership of your clients, candidates, and process from day one. You'll be working on live roles immediately, engaging mid to senior level tech talent for both enterprise accounts and tech start-ups. You'll report directly into an established director, with 1-2-1 mentorship and the chance to learn from someone who has built desks like this before.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
For experienced or senior consultants, there's a genuine path to relocation, with the option to move to Austin or Tampa as the desk grows.
What's on offer
- £25,000 to £27,000 starting salary, £45,000 OTE
- Fast track progression path to £30,000
- Extensive training from industry leaders
- Early finish every Friday
- Additional annual bonus for top performers
- Team incentive currently working towards a Portugal trip
- Central Manchester office
- Genuinely sociable team culture
- Potential relocation to the US (Austin or Tampa) for senior consultants


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About you
- Graduate or up to 12 months' sales experience
- Strong communication skills
- Career minded, outgoing and sociable
- Motivated by a genuine long-term path rather than a quick win
No prior recruitment experience required, full training is provided. If you want to be part of building something new, with US exposure and a clear route to progression, this is worth a conversation.
Reach out on 07537163364 or Gabriella@maratalent.co.uk to explore further.
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