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TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

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SEARCHABILITY NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENCE
TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT
NEW PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY FOR A TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT WITH AN AWARD WINNING TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY IN MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE.
Permanent opportunity for a trainee recruitment consultant/resourcer/sales professional
Award winning recruitment consultancy working in the National Security & Defence sectors
- £26,000 starting salary
- Structured progression plan
- Market leading trainee commission structure
- Brand new offices in central Manchester close to St Peter’s Square
To apply please email Dominic.barbet@searchability.com
WHO WE ARE?
We are a specialist recruitment consultancy based in Manchester City Centre supporting various Government Departments, Defence companies and other Public Sector organisations with their technical recruitment demand across the UK. We work with some of the biggest and most specialised companies in the World and we need people to help continue our growth and lead from the front.
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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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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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WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
As a part of the Searchability National Security & Defence team, you will join a highly experienced team who will support you to become a successful 360 recruitment consultant by providing full 1-2-1 training and a range of extensive tools to excel in your recruitment career with us.
Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:
- Sourcing candidates for live vacancies
- Business development to grow your client base
- Navigating all aspects of the candidate journey
- Working in a target driven environment
- Staying informed on industry trends
- Utilising tools and technologies in line with our company data standards
- Occasionally you will be required to travel for Security Cleared EXPO events / client meetings, so you'll need the confidence to be client and candidate facing in person / over the phone / digitally
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:


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- Sales experience is ‘nice to have’ but not essential
- Ambitious & target driven
- Excellent communications skills
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to cope in a high pressure environment
- Willingness to take on a new challenge and steep learning curve
- Financially motivated
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Full training on all aspects of the recruitment process
- Access to a wide range of industry leading recruitment tools
- Clear and achievable progression opportunities - many of our Directors and Managers started their career with us as Trainee Recruitment Consultants
- Microsoft Surface Pro + iPhone
- Excellent commission structure on placements
- Wellness package including access to our Medicash scheme
- Flexible working
- Monthly social events and opportunities to attend company trips overseas (target based)
To apply ….
- Email: Dominic.barbet@searchability.com
- Call: 0161 416 6800
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