Vivid Resourcing
Graduate Recruitment Consultant

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Average earnings:
- £43k in Year 1
- £76k in Year 2
- £100k+ by Year 3
About Vivid Resourcing:
Founded in 2009, Vivid now has 11 offices across the UK, Europe, and the USA. Today, we rank in the top 1% of recruitment companies worldwide.
What makes us different?
- Career progression based on performance, not tenure – every manager started as an entry-level consultant, with average promotions in just 12–18 months.
- Award-winning training – a structured five-week induction, plus ongoing coaching from four on-site Learning & Development specialists in Manchester.
- A high-performance culture – based in the heart of Spinningfields, you will thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and ambitious environment.
What You’ll Do:
This isn’t just a job — it’s the chance to build your own business within our business from day one:
Reasons to use Rodeo
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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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.
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process – from winning new clients to placing top talent.
- Source and interview candidates through headhunting, networking, and market mapping.
- Build industry expertise and long-term professional relationships.
- Negotiate offers and close deals to achieve — and exceed — sales targets.
What We’re Looking For:
We hire for potential, not experience:
- Recent graduates with drive, ambition, and resilience.
- Character over credentials – the right mindset matters most.
- Competitive, hardworking, and motivated to succeed.
- Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
- Advantageous but not essential: experience in sales, customer-facing roles, or competitive sports.


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Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary + uncapped commission (earn £100k+ within 3 yrs).
- Clear, structured progression path all the way to director level.
- Monthly Michelin-star company lunches, quarterly 5-star holidays and regular team socials.
- Private pension plan and cycle-to-work scheme.
- Discounts across Manchester’s best restaurants and bars.
- Employee Assistance Programme, including free online counselling sessions.
- Half-day off on your birthday.
- Free eye tests and seasonal flu jabs.
Ready to launch a career where your success is entirely in your hands? Apply today and take the first step toward a six-figure future with Vivid Resourcing.
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