Graduate Management Trainee Programme – Executive Search

1 week ago


London Area, United Kingdom Walker Cole International Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

Walker Cole International is a pharmaceutical and life sciences executive search company who specialise in global recruitment consultancy services. We are currently searching for applicants to join our July & September 2026 Graduate Management Trainee Programme as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to work from our central London offices, with the opportunity to relocate internationally in the future, as a part of our global expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify specialist pharmaceutical professionals through data mining, telephone interviews, personal meetings, business development, and marketing activities.
  • Personal accountability for sales generation and fee income.
  • Network and interview pharmaceutical executives to promote the reputation of Walker Cole International.
  • Develop expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to support your delivery of key, recruitment client projects.

Candidate Requirements:

  • A recent Bachelors or Masters graduate
  • Fluency in either German, Dutch or French would be an advantage but not a must
  • Previous work experience including placement year or customer-facing role
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Sporting success or competitive hobbies are highly desirable
  • The right to work in the UK permanently

Rewards & Benefits:

  • Competitive graduate salary
  • Uncapped commission
  • Industry-leading training & development programme, up to management level
  • Private Health Insurance & Wealth management consulting advice
  • Gym onsite
  • Pension
  • Inclusive and supportive working environment and culture

executive search | sales graduate | recruitment | contract recruitment | business development | direct sales | graduate management trainee | graduate management training


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