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Trainee Recruitment Consultant
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant Location: Manchester City Centre Salary: £26k + Uncapped Commission
Overview A highly regarded, specialist legal recruitment firm is seeking ambitious, driven individuals to join its growing Manchester team as Trainee Recruitment Consultants.
With a strong reputation for partnering with top-tier law firms across the UK, the business operates in a fast-paced, high-value market where demand for talent continues to grow. This presents a unique opportunity for individuals looking to build a lucrative, long-term career in recruitment.
This role is ideal for recent graduates or commercially minded professionals seeking a structured, fast-track career path with significant earning potential and ongoing professional development.
The Opportunity The Trainee Recruitment Consultant will join a high-performing, supportive team and receive tailored, hands-on training designed to develop them into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant.
Initially, the role will focus on candidate sourcing, market research, and supporting senior consultants, before progressing into a more client-facing, revenue-generating position.
Key Responsibilities Candidate Sourcing & Networking Identify and engage high-calibre legal professionals across the UK, from Paralegals through to Senior Solicitors Utilise a range of tools including LinkedIn, job boards, and proactive headhunting techniques Build and maintain a strong network of legal talent
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Talent Engagement Conduct screening calls to assess candidate experience, motivations, and suitability Develop long-term relationships with candidates, acting as a trusted career advisor
Market Intelligence Research the legal recruitment market, including competitor activity and hiring trends Identify potential business opportunities and provide insights to senior consultants
Client & Process Support Assist with drafting job advertisements and preparing client materials Support the early stages of the recruitment lifecycle Coordinate interviews and manage candidate expectations throughout the process
Administration & CRM Management Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system Ensure efficient organisation of candidate and client information
Training & Development Structured, bespoke training programme from day one Ongoing mentorship from experienced, high-performing consultants Clear progression pathway into a 360 Recruitment Consultant role Continuous development of sales, negotiation, and market expertise
Candidate Profile The business is focused on hiring individuals with the right mindset, attitude, and ambition to succeed in a competitive, high-performance environment.
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Key Attributes: Highly motivated, ambitious, and target-driven Excellent communication skills, particularly over the phone Resilient, persistent, and comfortable handling rejection Commercially aware with a natural interest in sales and business Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Background: Degree-educated or with relevant experience in sales, recruitment, or a customer-facing role Experience in B2B or target-driven environments is advantageous but not essential
What’s on Offer Uncapped Earning Potential Competitive base salary with a generous, uncapped commission structure
Supportive & High-Performance Culture Collaborative, team-oriented environment Strong emphasis on support, development, and shared success
Career Progression & Stability Clear, meritocratic progression path Opportunity to build a long-term career in a resilient, in-demand sector Career Path
This role offers a clear route into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant position, with the opportunity to take ownership of clients, generate revenue, and progress into senior or leadership roles over time.
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