Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Overview

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - October Start! This range is provided by Optimus Search. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Company: Optimus Search

Location: London

Salary: £26K + Uncapped Commission (No threshold!)

Start Date: October Start

Optimus Search is a market leader in Digital, Data, and Life Sciences recruitment, connecting top talent across Europe with some of the most exciting opportunities in tech. We’ve grown from mobile markets into three thriving divisions and are now looking for ambitious individuals to launch their careers in recruitment with us.

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you’ll manage the full recruitment cycle — from winning new business to placing top candidates. You’ll:

• Build and grow client relationships.
• Source and headhunt candidates across Digital, Data & Life Sciences.
• Manage interviews, offers, and placements.
• Work in a high-energy, target-driven environment where your success drives the company’s growth.

No recruitment experience? No problem. We want people who are:

• Ambitious, competitive, and driven to succeed.
• Confident communicators with a passion for sales.
• Resilient, adaptable, and solutions-focused.
• Energetic team players who thrive in a fast-paced setting.

• Graduate Training: 4-week tailored onboarding with our in-house L&D Director.
• Fast Progression: Management opportunities in as little as 2 years.
• Learn from the Best: Direct mentorship from Directors and top billers.
• Unlimited Earnings: Uncapped commission, no threshold.
• 3PM Friday finish every week.
• Quarterly incentive trips to destinations like Ibiza & Dubai.
• Monthly lunch clubs — first to target picks the spot.
• Quarterly socials: bowling, ping pong & more.
• Central London office with vibrant atmosphere.
• Regular social events year-round.
• Free gym membership.

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales, Consulting, and Business Development
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

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