Ashley Kate HR & Finance
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
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Trainee Recruitment Consultants (HR & Finance Divisions) - On site - Derby
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This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy speaking to people and want to build a career in a fast-paced, sales-led environment.
You do not need recruitment or sales experience - but you must be:
- Confident making outbound calls and having conversations every day
- Able to build rapport quickly and influence people
- Driven, resilient, and motivated by targets and results
- Professional, articulate, and proactive
Why Join Ashley Kate?
Ashley Kate HR & Finance has been established since 2001 and is part of the wider Nicholas Associates Group - a highly respected, multi-brand recruitment business.
- Specialist HR and Finance recruitment consultancy with a strong reputation
- Highly sales-driven environment with clear earning potential
- Opportunity to work with HR professionals across diverse industries
- Structured training and continuous development from day one
- Clear progression into a high-performing, high-earning consultant role
This is a long-term career opportunity with real earning potential - not just a trainee role.
The Role
This is a sales-focused recruitment position where success comes from building relationships and consistently being on the phone.
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Phase 1: Training & Candidate Management (0-6 months)
- Learn the HR recruitment market and key specialisms
- Spend a significant amount of time on the phone speaking with HR / Finance professionals
- Source, screen, and qualify candidates through outbound activity
- Build and maintain talent pipelines through consistent communication and maintain the CRM accurately
- Support senior consultants on active vacancies
Phase 2: Client Development & Progression (6+ months)
- Increase outbound business development activity to win new clients
- Build and grow relationships with HR / Finance hiring managers
- Manage your own roles end-to-end
- Negotiate offers and close deals
- Drive revenue and earn uncapped commission
You will quickly progress into a fully sales-focused, revenue-generating role, supported every step of the way.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication skills, particularly over the phone
- Confidence in making high volumes of outbound calls
- Competitive mindset with a drive to hit targets and earn commission
- Resilient, positive, and motivated by success
- Organised with the ability to manage a busy workload
- Interest in HR or people-focused careers is advantageous
Training & Development
- Structured induction programme
- Ongoing 1-to-1 coaching and mentoring
- Sales training focused on call techniques and business development
- Clear progression pathway with measurable milestones
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Package & Benefits
- Competitive Salary+ OTE Year 1
- Uncapped commission (paid monthly)
- Generous holiday allowance + bank holidays
- Option to purchase additional annual leave
- Christmas shutdown
- No on-call
- Free parking
If you're motivated by targets, enjoy speaking to people, and want to build a successful career in a sales-driven HR / Finance recruitment environment, Ashley Kate offers the platform to succeed.
For a private conversation please get in touch with Jacqui Wall
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies. xlqdzyr
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