Recruitment Consultant – Graduate Roles for 2026 Grads | Earn £80K+ in Year OneBasic Salary: £27,000–£35,000
OTE Year 1: £80K+
OTE Year 2: £150K+
OTE Year 3: £200K+
Are you graduating in 2026 and already thinking ahead about your career options?
If you’re ambitious, competitive and want a role where your earnings and progression are based entirely on your performance — not your age or experience — recruitment is one of the fastest routes to a high-earning career in London.
You don’t need sales experience. You don’t need a particular degree. You just need drive, confidence, resilience, and the desire to build a career where you’re rewarded for the work you put in.
At Edmund & Evans, we specialise in helping final-year students secure Trainee Recruitment Consultant roles with high-growth firms across London. With 240+ five-star Google reviews, we’re one of the UK’s top-rated Rec2Recs for launching graduate careers.
Our 2026 graduates typically join top-performing teams across:
*Executive Search
*Technology & FinTech
*Private Equity & Finance
*Legal Recruitment
*Life Sciences & Healthcare
*Education & Public Sector
*Energy, Construction & Infrastructure
Whatever your strengths, we’ll match you to the sector and team where you’ll thrive.
What You’ll Be DoingYou’ll learn to run your own recruitment desk — with responsibility from day one:
*Speaking to candidates and matching them to high-growth businesses
*Writing adverts that attract quality applicants
*Preparing candidates for interviews
*Building relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers
*Managing your own pipeline, targets and commission
*Learning the fundamentals of sales, marketing, negotiation and commercial strategy
What You’ll Get*£27K–£35K base salary
*Uncapped commission – realistic £80K+ in Year One
*Clear promotion targets – many trainees progress within 6–12 months
*12-week structured training programme + ongoing 1-to-1 support
*Central London offices with a social, ambitious team culture
*Incentives including international trips (Miami, Dubai, Vegas, Ibiza), monthly lunch clubs & socials
*Access to multiple sectors so you can find the right long-term fit
Who We’re Looking For*Graduating in 2026
*Driven, ambitious and goal-orientated
*Confident communicator who enjoys speaking to people
*Resilient, competitive, and motivated by performance-based rewards
*Any degree background — we focus on attitude, not subject
Sales, customer service, or sports experience is a bonus, but absolutely not essential.
Why Recruitment?*Huge earning potential early in your career
*Clear progression – potential to be a manager within 2–3 years
*Build a powerful network in high-growth industries
*Learn commercial skills that stay with you for life
Apply NowIf you want a 2026 graduate career where you control your earnings, progression, and long-term success, apply today. We’ll match you with the right London firm and support you through the full process.
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