Oliver James
Recruitment Consultant

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Oliver James - Junior Recruitment Consultant Opportunity!
π Manchester HQ | Spinningfields
Are you currently working in sales, customer success, or a recent graduate and looking for a career that offers genuine progression, uncapped earnings, and the opportunity to build something for yourself?
At Oliver James, we're looking for ambitious individuals to join our Accelerator Programme - a structured route into recruitment designed to develop the next generation of high-performing consultants.
Whether you've built relationships in a sales role, worked closely with customers in a customer success position, or recently graduated and are looking for a commercial career, this programme will give you the training, support and platform to succeed.
Why Recruitment?
Recruitment combines sales, business development, relationship management and consulting. You'll work with some of the world's leading businesses, helping them attract top talent while building your own network, reputation and earning potential.
The harder and smarter you work, the greater the rewards.
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Why you're a good match
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Why you're a good match
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Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme β client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
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What Makes Our Accelerator Different?
Before joining one of our specialist teams, you'll complete our dedicated 12-week Academy, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to build a successful recruitment career.
You'll Benefit From:
- A structured 12-week training programme
- Dedicated support from our Academy Manager
- Learning alongside a cohort of ambitious peers
- Industry-leading recruitment and sales training
- Exposure to global markets across Insurance, Financial Services and Technology
- Ongoing coaching from some of our top-performing recruiters and leaders
- A clear pathway for progression from day one
What You'll Be Doing
- Building relationships with professionals across your specialist market
- Identifying and engaging top talent
- Learning how to develop new business opportunities
- Managing recruitment processes from initial conversation through to offer stage
- Negotiating offers and commercial agreements
- Becoming a trusted advisor to clients and candidates
- Building and growing your own market over time


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Who We're Looking For
- Previous experience in sales, customer success, retail, hospitality or other customer-facing roles
- Recent graduates with strong ambition and commercial drive
- Excellent communication skills
- Competitive and goal-oriented individuals
- Resilient, motivated and eager to learn
- People looking for a long-term career rather than just another job
What's In It For You?
- π° Uncapped commission paid monthly and quarterly
- π Clear and transparent promotion pathway
- π Continuous training and development
- π International relocation opportunities
- πΎ Lunch Clubs, incentives and company events
- π Work alongside some of the highest-performing recruiters in the industry
- π Join a global business with a proven track record of developing future leaders
If you're looking for a career where your success is directly linked to the effort you put in, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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