Trainee Recruitment Consultant – London Graduate Scheme 2026
£27,000–£35,000 Basic Salary | Uncapped Commission | £80K+ OTE
Graduating in 2026 and looking for a career with strong earning potential?
Recruitment offers one of the clearest career paths for ambitious graduates in London, with progression and earnings based on performance. Edmund & Evans is one of the highest-rated Rec2Rec agencies in the UK, with over 240 five-star reviews, helping more graduates break into recruitment than any other Rec2Rec business while partnering with many of London’s leading recruitment agencies.
This is a genuine long-term career opportunity.
The Role
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will be trained to manage your own specialist market.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Speaking with candidates about their careers and job opportunities
• Building relationships with clients and hiring managers
• Writing job adverts
• Managing interview processes
• Negotiating salaries and offers
• Working towards revenue and performance targets
You will receive training and support from experienced consultants and directors.
Markets You Could Work In
•Technology Recruitment
• Financial Services Recruitment
• Legal Recruitment
• Life Sciences Recruitment
• Executive Search Recruitment
• Construction Recruitment
You will build expertise within one specialist sector.
Career Progression
Progression is based on performance.
Many graduates achieve their first promotion within their first year, with opportunities to progress into senior consultant and management positions over time.
Typical earnings:
• Year 1: £80K+ OTE
• Year 2: £150K+ OTE
• Year 3: £200K+ OTE
These figures are achievable for strong performers within London’s specialist recruitment markets.
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