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Reed Graduate Scheme - Recruitment Consultant

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Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.
We are looking for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.
Job Description
Our three-year Graduate Scheme offers a supportive, progressive, and dynamic career path for talented graduates looking to work for an industry-leading company. We have even been recognised as a Top Graduate Employer.
Are you a graduate with a 2:1 or higher looking to launch your career within a prestigious UK Graduate Scheme? If you’re a driven and motivated graduate, our scheme offers a unique opportunity to develop into a senior professional within an established company.
Your Year as a Recruitment Consultant
- Our Recruitment teams match our clients with prospective candidates.
- Utilise exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills to achieve placement targets.
- Be self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in a demanding and fast-paced role.
- Potential for hybrid working when completed training period.
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.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- A 2:1 undergraduate degree or higher.
- Self-motivation and a target-driven mindset.
- Resilience and the ability to handle emotionally challenging situations.
- Exceptional interpersonal and mediation skills.
- Commitment to full-time office-based work.
Benefits
- Access to a graduate buddy for initial support.
- Access to a senior mentor for professional guidance from year two.
- Sponsorship for professional qualifications from year two.
- Flexible career routes and fast-track opportunities to management.
- Comprehensive induction and industry-leading training.
- Reed’s commitment to societal contributions through the Reed Foundation.
Beyond Year One
- Opportunity to progress up the Career Development Framework or rotate to different departments such as Marketing, Finance, IT, HR, or Project roles.
- Development of transferable skills for a wide range of career paths.
- Performance-based career advancement within the Reed Group.


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How to Apply
We are currently recruiting for our summer intake, with positions starting between now and the beginning of July. To apply for the Reed Graduate Scheme, please register your CV and complete our short application form detailing your academic achievements, motivation for applying, and your career aspirations.
Feel what it’s like to truly belong… All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.
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