Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Portsmouth, Lakeside North Harbour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Salary: £26,500 - £27,500 (DOE) + uncapped commission (OTE £30k-£130k+)
Accreditations: Investors in People Platinum and Sunday Times Best Places to Work

If you''re a motivated graduate looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment, this is your opportunity to join Carrington West, an award-winning, people-first recruitment company recognised for excellence, training and growth.

We''ve achieved impressive expansion over the past 15 years and continue to grow across the UK''s technical and infrastructure recruitment markets. This is your chance to be part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you''ll be fully trained and supported to become a recruitment specialist in your chosen sector. You will:

• Learn from experienced recruitment professionals and market experts

• Build strong relationships with clients and candidates

• Develop deep market knowledge and insight

• Progress to a 360 Recruitment Consultant role within 6–12 months

• Conduct market research and identify recruitment trends

• Offer advice and guidance based on your expertise

You''ll receive structured training, ongoing mentorship and a clear career pathway to help you achieve your potential.

Salary & Commission

• £26,500 – £27,500 starting salary

• Uncapped commission – earn from day one

• Realistic OTE:

  • Year 1 – £30k

  • Year 2 – £50k

  • Year 3 – £90k–£130k+

Benefits

• 25 days'' holiday (increasing with service)

• Private healthcare from day one with Vitality Healthcare

• Pension scheme (4-10%)

• Big Biller Club - earn a Rolex for £300k+ billings

• Paid social events and incentive trips

• World-class training and off-site development days

• Flexible working options after probation

• Free parking and free bus service

At Carrington West, we believe a great place to work is one where everyone feels heard, valued and supported. That''s why we partner with Wotter, an anonymous employee feedback platform that helps us continuously improve our workplace based on what matters most to our people.

Through Wotter, you''ll benefit from:

• Anonymous employee feedback: Share your honest thoughts and experiences through quick, secure weekly check-ins.

• A leadership team that listens: Your feedback helps us identify opportunities for improvement, overcome challenges and celebrate successes.

• A culture of continuous improvement: We actively use employee insights to create a positive, supportive and engaging working environment.

When you join Carrington West, your voice matters. We''re committed to listening to our people, acting on feedback and creating an environment where you can thrive and build a successful career.

You don''t need recruitment experience, just ambition, confidence and a drive to succeed. If you''re a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, we''ll give you all the tools to build an exceptional recruitment career.

Take your first step towards a rewarding future in recruitment.

Apply now to join Carrington West and see where recruitment can take you.