Graduate Recruitment Consultant

3 days ago

Leicester, Leicester, United Kingdom James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time

Are you graduating in 2026 and considering a career in recruitment, working for a company that offers extensive training, quick and clear progression paths and high earning potential? We want to hear from you

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions are looking to hire ambitious individuals to join us as trainee recruitment consultants in our Leicester office based on Clarendon Park Road.

We're building our 2026 Graduate Talent Pool and by joining now, you'll be among the first to hear from us when we open our official application process for our 2026 graduate intake.

Named in
Recruiter's HOT 100 Companies 2024, proud recipients of the 2023 People's Platform Award for Outstanding Company Culture and a highly-coveted Investors in People Gold accreditation
, James Andrews is not your average workplace.

We believe in rewarding excellence from day one. Enjoy a competitive starting salary of £26,100 and a commission structure without any thresholds, ensuring the opportunity for your success is limitless.

You will be trained as a 360 recruitment consultant from day one and will start your career with us on an initial 12 week training schedule, fully supported by your Manager and team. You will become a recruitment specialist in one of our division's;
Human Resources, Social Housing or Property Management
and will provide advice, guidance and consultation to both clients and candidates of all levels.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and maintaining relationships with clients at multiple organisations through various business development tools; telephone, email marketing, LinkedIn, virtual meetings and in person client visits.
  • Sourcing, screening, short-listing and providing consultation to candidates of all levels within your specialist sector using a range of tools.
  • Multi-tasking and prioritising workload alongside your team in an ever-changing, deadline centred, KPI driven and fast paced environment.
  • Working alongside your colleagues, clients and candidates in line with our four core values; collaboration, transparency, growth and respect'.

What qualities contribute to your success as a recruitment consultant?

  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to establish rapport
  • Self-motivated with a goal-oriented mindset
  • Resilience and ease in handling pressure
  • Capable of multitasking and adapting to various challenges
  • Ambitious, with a commitment to career advancement
  • A collaborative team player who works well alongside others

Benefits we offer;

  • Generous Holiday Package
    : Enjoy 26 days of Annual Leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing by 1 day each year, up to a fantastic 31 days.
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Package:
    Ensure peace of mind when it comes to your health, and take advantage of our extensive employee healthcare offering, featuring Life Assurance, optional Dental Plan and Health Insurance.
  • Structured Training Programme:
    Learn from the best Our unrivalled training programme is led by individuals with a wealth of experience and unprecedented success in the industry.
  • Progression & Development:
    Fast-track your career with us. You will have the opportunity to become a Senior Consultant in as little as 18 months, setting your sights on management in as little as three years. Your growth is our priority.

If you love the idea of working in a sales-based career role, but with a supportive team centred working culture, then please don't hold back – apply today
We will then be in touch once our 2026 hiring process commences.

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