Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Barnsley Salary: Up to £25,000 basic (dependent on experience) + uncapped commission Job Type:Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Looking to kick-start a career in recruitment? We''re on the hunt for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Barnsley team. No recruitment experience? No problem — we''ll give you full training, support, and a clear path to becoming a top-billing consultant. All we ask is that you bring the drive, energy, and personality.

This is an ideal opportunity for a confident communicator - perhaps with a background in sales, customer service, or another target-driven environment - who''s looking for a career with real earning potential and progression.

What You''ll Be Doing

• Learning the full 360 recruitment process: sourcing, screening, and placing candidates
• Making outbound calls to build relationships with new and existing clients
• Advertising vacancies and headhunting suitable candidates
• Interviewing and shortlisting candidates for live roles
• Building your own desk and client base with support from experienced consultants
• Working towards personal and team targets
• Learning the ropes of negotiation, offer management, and closing deals

What We''re Looking For

• Confident, articulate, and personable -  you''ll be on the phone a lot
• Competitive, resilient, and money-motivated
• A strong work ethic and genuine desire to build a career, not just take a job
• Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service is a big plus (but not essential)
• Coachable — happy to take on feedback and put training into practice
• Organised, with good attention to detail

What''s In It For You

• Basic salary of up to £25,000, depending on experience
• Full training programme with ongoing mentoring and support
• Clear, fast-tracked progression into a full 360 consultant role
• Modern office based in Barnsley with free on-site parking
• Regular incentives, team socials, and rewards for top performers
• A fun, supportive, and ambitious team culture