RULE Recruitment
Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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£28k Base (rising to £30k after 6 months) | £65k+ OTE Year 1 | Immediate Starts Available
The Company - Trainee Recruitment Consultant
I'm currently working with a market-leading financial recruitment business that's looking to hire 4 Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join their growing London team.
If you're ambitious, competitive and want a career where you can progress quickly and earn serious money, this is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door.
This business specialises in placing talent across hedge funds, investment banking and the wider financial markets, partnering with some of the biggest names in the industry. Established less than 10 years ago, they've built an outstanding reputation and have grown internationally, with offices in London, New York, Sydney and Vancouver.
You'll receive hands-on training from experienced recruiters, work in a high-performing team and have a clear route to progressing your career. Promotions are based on performance, not how long you've been there.
What's on offer? – Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- £28,000 base salary, increasing to £30,000 after 6 months
- £65k+ realistic first-year earnings
- Uncapped commission
- 30 days annual leave plus a two-week Christmas shutdown
- Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home)
- £250 annual personal development allowance
- Modern offices with an on-site gym, yoga and Pilates studio, and bar
- Free barista coffee and fresh pastries every morning
- Casual dress code and dog-friendly office
- Monthly incentives and prizes for top performers
- Luxury incentive trips including Ibiza and Marbella
- Quarterly team rewards including spa days, weekends away and fine dining
- International opportunities across their global offices
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The role - Trainee Recruitment Consultant
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll become a specialist within the financial markets, managing the recruitment process from start to finish.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Speaking with finance professionals to understand what they're looking for in their next move
- Building relationships with investment banks, hedge funds and financial institutions
- Winning new business and growing existing client accounts
- Headhunting high-calibre candidates for live vacancies
- Managing candidates throughout the interview process
- Negotiating offers and handling the recruitment process through to placement
- Keeping up to date with market trends to become an expert in your niche
- Building a strong network of clients and candidates that generates repeat business
- Working towards individual and team targets in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment


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What they're looking for – Trainee Recruitment Consultant
You don't need recruitment experience, just the right attitude.
They're looking for people who are:
- Ambitious and career-driven
- Competitive with a strong work ethic
- Financially motivated
- Confident speaking to new people
- Resilient and able to handle setbacks
- Eager to learn and develop in a sales environment
- Degree educated or have previous sales/commercial experience
If you're looking for a business that rewards hard work, offers genuine progression and gives you the chance to build a high-earning career, I'd love to tell you more.
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