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๐ TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT โ DIGITAL MARKETING
๐ Manchester
Looking for a career where personality, ambition and hard work actually matter?
Weโre growing the team at Tribal Recruitment and looking for someone to start their career with us as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, specialising in Digital Marketing.
You donโt need recruitment experience.
You donโt need to come from a particular background.
Weโre looking for someone with energy, confidence and the ambition to build a successful career.
SO, WHAT IS RECRUITMENT?
At its core, itโs a people business.
- Youโll build relationships with talented digital marketers, get to know some of the best agencies and brands in the market, and connect great people with great opportunities.
- But thereโs a big commercial side too.
- Youโll learn how to win new clients, headhunt talent, negotiate, manage hiring processes and eventually build a market of your own.
- Think sales + networking + people + business.
WHAT WILL YOUR DAY LOOK LIKE?
- ๐ฑ Finding and approaching talented people on LinkedIn
- ๐ Speaking to candidates and clients every day
- ๐ค Building relationships with agencies and brands
- ๐ Headhunting candidates for live opportunities
- ๐ฌ Interviewing candidates and understanding what they want next
- ๐ Organising interviews and managing the recruitment process
- ๐ฐ Negotiating offers and closing placements
- ๐ Developing new business and growing your own client network
Reasons to use Rodeo
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet โ that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant โ 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
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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Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
Youโve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon โ 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 โ client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right โ and where to focus when applying.
THE MARKET YOUโLL WORK IN
Youโll become a specialist recruiter within Digital Marketing, covering areas including:
- Paid Social
- Paid Search / PPC
- SEO
- Programmatic
- Performance Marketing
- CRM
- Growth Marketing
- Digital Strategy
- Client Services
You don't need to understand all of this on day one. We'll teach you.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We're looking for someone who is:
- ๐ฅ Hungry โ you want to do well and you're prepared to put the work in.
- ๐ฃ๏ธ Confident โ you enjoy talking to people and aren't afraid of picking up the phone.
- ๐ Competitive โ targets motivate you rather than scare you.
- ๐ช Resilient โ you can take a knock, learn from it and go again.
- ๐ค Personable โ you genuinely enjoy meeting and getting to know people.
- ๐ง Curious โ you ask questions and want to understand how businesses work.
- ๐ฐ Commercial โ the idea of being rewarded for your performance appeals to you.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
This isn't just about getting your first job.
We want to give you the foundations to build a career.
You'll receive hands-on training and support while learning recruitment, sales and the digital marketing industry.
As you develop, you'll have the opportunity to take more responsibility, build your own client relationships and eventually develop your own recruitment desk.


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You'll get:
- ๐ Clear career progression
- ๐ฐ Uncapped earning potential
- ๐ฏ Performance-based rewards
- ๐ Full recruitment and market training
- ๐ค Exposure to some brilliant businesses and people
- ๐ The opportunity to build your own network and client base
- ๐ Recognition when you perform
WHO COULD THIS SUIT?
Maybe you're graduating and aren't sure you want the traditional graduate scheme.
Maybe you're working in hospitality or retail and know your people skills could take you further.
Maybe you've started in sales but want a career with more progression.
Or maybe you're simply ambitious and looking for someone to give you an opportunity.
Previous recruitment experience isn't important.
Your attitude is.
WHY TRIBAL?
We're specialists.
We focus on the digital marketing world and believe great recruitment comes from properly understanding the people and markets we work with.
You'll be joining us in Manchester and learning directly from experienced recruiters who can help you develop your own style, network and career.
We don't expect you to arrive as a recruiter.
We'll help you become one.
๐ INTERESTED?
If you're ambitious, confident, good with people and ready to work hard, we'd like to hear from you.
๐ Manchester
๐ Apply today and start building your recruitment career with Tribal.
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