Understanding Recruitment
Graduate Researcher
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Graduate Researcher (Recruitment)
Location: St Albans - The Maltings Salary: £26,800+ plus commission and further benefits Start Date: 2026
Understanding Recruitment is an award-winning specialist technology recruitment agency based in St Albans. We’re thriving through an exciting phase of growth and are looking for skilled and ambitious Graduate Recruitment Consultants to join our high-performing teams!
In this role as Graduate Researcher, you’ll receive comprehensive training and development:
- From internal learning and development (L&D) teams
- External industry professionals
- Peer-to-peer mentoring
This support will empower you to excel in your recruitment career.
The Role
You’ll collaborate closely with our expanding client base, assisting them in sourcing cutting-edge tech talent to fulfil hiring demands. Your contributions will directly impact the success and development of businesses.
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Perfect for if...
- You’re motivated, goal-driven, and eager to launch a stimulating career in IT recruitment.
- You thrive in both team and independent working environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Work independently and collaboratively within recruitment teams.
- Apply sales experience (or eagerness to learn) to influence decision-makers.
- Display resilience and proactive initiative in recruitment tasks.
- Establish meaningful relationships with candidates, clients, and teammates.
- Secure top tech talent for clients through persuasive communication.
Requirements
** Ideolve the following qualities and skills:**
- Strong work ethic with adaptability to team-oriented and independent work.
- Previous experience in sales is advantageous—persuasiveness is key.
- Ambitious, driven, resilient mindset.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Compensation & Rewards
- Competitive salary coupled with a commission structure (earn as you grow!).
- Unlimited holiday entitlement upon 2 years or promotion to Lead.
- Fitness First gym membership supplied.
- Michelin-starred lunches on-site.
- International travel opportunities.
- Detailed career progression and development plans.
- Regular team and company socials.
Why Understanding Recruitment?
An employee-owned business! Enjoy real benefits of shared success:
- Long-term profit and growth enhances your earnings too.
- Direct stake in future profits and potential payouts reaching six- or seven-figures.
- Fostering a culture aligned with loyalty and support.
- Financial rewards tied to your contribution over time.
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