Hunter Philips Executive Search
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
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Hunter Philips | Hazel Grove, Stockport | Uncapped commission | Realistic First-Year OTE £50,000
Are you ambitious, competitive and motivated by success? Looking for a role that offers clear progression, development and earning potential?
At Hunter Philips, we specialise in renewable energy recruitment across global markets, connecting exceptional talent with organisations shaping the future of energy. As part of our fast-growing Contract Recruitment Team, you'll receive industry-leading training, work alongside and learn directly from some of our highest-performing consultants, and have a clear pathway to build a successful career in recruitment.
Why Hunter Philips?
Renewable energy is a sector experiencing unprecedented global growth, creating huge demand for specialist talent and exciting opportunities for ambitious recruiters. At Hunter Philips, we've built a reputation as a trusted partner to some of the industry's most innovative organisations across renewables.
We're a business with genuine growth momentum, expanding internationally and investing heavily in our people. Our goal is simple: to build a world-class recruitment company where ambitious individuals can develop exceptional careers, achieve financial success and enjoy rewarding experiences along the way.
The Role
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for building relationships with professionals and businesses operating across the global renewable energy market. Working alongside experienced consultants, you'll learn how to source talent, build relationships, negotiate opportunities and manage recruitment processes for some of the world's leading renewable energy organisations. No previous recruitment experience is required. We'll provide the training, coaching and support. What we're looking for is the attitude and determination to succeed.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Proactively source, headhunt and engage renewable energy professionals across Europe, APAC, North America and other international markets.
- Guide candidates from their initial interview all the way through to onboarding.
- Manage fast-paced contract recruitment processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy from start to finish.
- Provide consultative advice to candidates and clients throughout the recruitment process.
- Immerse yourself in your market from day one, learning the trends and technical landscape to build real credibility.
- Build a strong professional network and personal brand within the renewable energy industry.
Who We're Looking For
You don't need previous recruitment experience to be successful at Hunter Philips. We'll teach you the skills; you bring the ambition, resilience and desire to succeed. We're looking for people who are:
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- Confident communicators who enjoy being on the phone and building rapport
- Competitive and motivated by success and achievement
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Resilient and able to overcome setbacks with a positive attitude
- Coachable, open to feedback and committed to continuous improvement
- Curious about the renewable energy industry and its global impact
What You'll Get
- Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure + realistic first-year earnings of £50,000
- Structured training programme from day one
- Dedicated Learning & Development support and coaching
- Clear career progression with promotions based on performance
- International conference attendance opportunities
- Lunch clubs, incentives and team rewards (previous destinations include Ibiza, Palma, Porto, Ski Trips)
- Industry-leading recruitment technology and tools
- Global mobility opportunities as our international office network grows
Ready to see how far your ambition can take you?
If you're ambitious, competitive and looking for a career that rewards effort, develops your skills and offers genuine progression and earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
Contact: Jessica Sandilands | jessica.sandilands@hunterphilips.com
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