Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Trainee Recruiter (Uncapped Commission) - No experience needed

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Trainee Recruiter (Uncapped Commission) - No experience needed
£28,000 + Commission + Quarterly Promotion Opportunities (Rapid Development)
Exeter City Centre
About the Role
Are you ambitious, driven, and looking to build a rewarding career with excellent earning potential? We are looking for future recruitment consultants who are ready to work hard, develop their sales skills, and build a highly rewarding career.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing office where your hard work and success will be recognised and rewarded. With significant business growth and ambitious expansion plans, there are excellent opportunities for career progression, development, and increased earnings for those who are eager to learn and succeed.
Recruitment is a sales-driven industry. You'll be responsible for building relationships with businesses, generating new opportunities through outbound calls, and helping clients find the talent they need. If you're resilient, competitive, and eager to succeed, this role offers exceptional earning potential and career development.
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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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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.
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Why Ernest Gordon and how are we different?
- Uncapped commission structure paying up to 40% - one of the most competitive commission schemes in the industry.
- Clear career progression - promotions are based on performance, not time served. Opportunity to be promoted every 3 months.
- Join a growing office with genuine opportunities to progress into senior, management, and leadership roles.
- Full training and ongoing support - we invest in your development from day one. No previous experience needed!
- Work on high-level, professional roles with clients across specialist sectors, giving you exposure to interesting vacancies and higher-value placements.
Who We're Looking For:
- Highly competitive with a strong desire to win and succeed.
- Motivated by targets, performance, and financial rewards.
- Resilient and able to handle setbacks, rejection, and challenges positively.
- Confident communicating with professionals and decision-makers over the phone.
- Looking to build a long-term career in recruitment rather than just another sales role.
What are the Benefits?
- Clear career progression from day one, with a transparent route into management.
- Join a growing office with genuine opportunities to fast-track your career.
- 25 days holiday
- Bank holidays off
- Company pension scheme
- End-of-quarter incentives
- A place to excel in your role.


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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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