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Graduate Recruitment Consultant – CleanTech & Energy
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Graduate Recruitment Consultant – CleanTech, Sustainability & Energy
London | Hybrid Working
Starting Salary £30,000 + Commission (Overall Year 1 earnings £50k–£60k)
About the Opportunity
Looking to kick-start your career in a fast-growing, high-performing industry with uncapped earning potential and rapid progression?
Our client is a specialist recruitment, search and advisory business operating across the global CleanTech, Sustainability & Energy markets. Since launching in 2019, they’ve grown rapidly across London, Austin and New York, partnering with some of the world’s most innovative and well-funded businesses to place senior and C-suite talent.
They are now looking for ambitious graduates to join their London office as Graduate Trainee Consultants.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a true 360 recruitment role where you’ll learn every aspect of the business while building your own market within the sustainability and ESG space. Your responsibilities will include:
- Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates
- Business development through cold calling, networking, meetings and events
- Researching and mapping specialist CleanTech & Sustainability markets
- Headhunting and sourcing high-level talent
- Managing client accounts and recruitment processes
- Writing engaging job adverts
- Organising industry events and networking meet-ups
- Delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
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What They’re Looking For
- Track record of achieving – ideally A*-B A-Levels, 2:1 degree from University, extracurricular activities or working alongside studies
- Recent graduate (2024 – 2026) or someone early in their career
- Strong communication skills and commercial mindset
- Ambitious, competitive and financially motivated
- Confident building relationships with people
- Resilient, proactive and eager to learn
What’s On Offer
- Fast-track career progression – 90% of consultants progress to Principal or Management level within 3 years
- £30k starting salary + uncapped commission (35% average commission structure) Year 1 OTE £50k–£60k
- Consultants billing £300k–£500k annually within 2 years
- Exclusive and retained recruitment work = stronger earning potential compared to other businesses
- Industry-leading 6-week external training programme
- Senior development & future leaders programmes
- Global opportunities across London, Austin & New York
- Relocation and US sponsorship opportunities available
- MacBook & iPhone provided
- Fully covered private healthcare
- 4.5-day working week + hybrid working (1-2 days from home)
- B Corp certified business + share scheme options
- Company holidays twice a year (previous destinations include South of France, Miami & Amsterdam)
- Modern social workspace with breakfast, yoga, box-fit classes & drinks events
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This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing recruitment businesses in the sustainability space and build a lucrative, long-term career in a booming global market.
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