Trainee Recruitment Consultant - #2081372

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Manchester City Centre

Salary: £26k + Uncapped Commission

Overview

A highly regarded, specialist legal recruitment firm is seeking ambitious, driven individuals to join its growing Manchester team as Trainee Recruitment Consultants.

With a strong reputation for partnering with top-tier law firms across the UK, the business operates in a fast-paced, high-value market where demand for talent continues to grow. This presents a unique opportunity for individuals looking to build a lucrative, long-term career in recruitment.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or commercially minded professionals seeking a structured, fast-track career path with significant earning potential and ongoing professional development.

The Opportunity

The Trainee Recruitment Consultant will join a high-performing, supportive team and receive tailored, hands-on training designed to develop them into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant.

Initially, the role will focus on candidate sourcing, market research, and supporting senior consultants, before progressing into a more client-facing, revenue-generating position.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Networking

• Identify and engage high-calibre legal professionals across the UK, from Paralegals through to Senior Solicitors
• Utilise a range of tools including LinkedIn, job boards, and proactive headhunting techniques
• Build and maintain a strong network of legal talent

Talent Engagement

• Conduct screening calls to assess candidate experience, motivations, and suitability
• Develop long-term relationships with candidates, acting as a trusted career advisor

Market Intelligence

• Research the legal recruitment market, including competitor activity and hiring trends
• Identify potential business opportunities and provide insights to senior consultants

Client & Process Support

• Assist with drafting job advertisements and preparing client materials
• Support the early stages of the recruitment lifecycle
• Coordinate interviews and manage candidate expectations throughout the process

Administration & CRM Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the CRM system
• Ensure efficient organisation of candidate and client information

Training & Development

• Structured, bespoke training programme from day one
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced, high-performing consultants
• Clear progression pathway into a 360 Recruitment Consultant role
• Continuous development of sales, negotiation, and market expertise

Candidate Profile

The business is focused on hiring individuals with the right mindset, attitude, and ambition to succeed in a competitive, high-performance environment.

Key Attributes:

• Highly motivated, ambitious, and target-driven
• Excellent communication skills, particularly over the phone
• Resilient, persistent, and comfortable handling rejection
• Commercially aware with a natural interest in sales and business
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Background:

• Degree-educated or with relevant experience in sales, recruitment, or a customer-facing role
• Experience in B2B or target-driven environments is advantageous but not essential

What’s on Offer

Uncapped Earning Potential

• Competitive base salary with a generous, uncapped commission structure

Supportive & High-Performance Culture

• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong emphasis on support, development, and shared success

Career Progression & Stability

• Clear, meritocratic progression path
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in a resilient, in-demand sector

Career Path

This role offers a clear route into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant position, with the opportunity to take ownership of clients, generate revenue, and progress into senior or leadership roles over time.