Full job descriptionGraduate Recruitment Consultant | Trainee Recruitment Consultant | Executive Search | St Albans | £27,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission (£45,000–£60,000 OTE)Launch Your Career in Executive Search

Are you ambitious, competitive and looking for a career where your earnings are determined by your effort rather than the number of years you’ve worked?
If you’re searching for a graduate or trainee opportunity that offers exceptional training, rapid career progression and the chance to earn £45,000–£60,000 in your first year, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.
Our client is an award-winning Executive Search business based in St Albans, specialising in placing senior professionals into highly specialist markets. They’re now looking to hire ambitious graduates and trainees who want to build a long-term career in recruitment.
No recruitment experience is required. If you’ve got the right attitude, work ethic and ambition, they’ll provide everything else.

Why This Opportunity Stands OutThis isn’t your typical recruitment company.
Recently selected for the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK Programme and recognised as Best Small Business in Hertfordshire, our client has built an outstanding reputation for developing talented people and rewarding success.
From day one, you’ll receive structured training, ongoing mentoring and genuine opportunities to progress your career quickly.
If you’re looking for somewhere you’ll be supported, challenged and rewarded, you’ll fit right in.

What’s In It For You?Salary & Earnings*£27,000 starting salary
*Uncapped commission from day one
*Realistic first-year earnings of £45,000–£60,000
*Outstanding long-term earning potential
Industry Recognition*Selected for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK Programme
*Winner of Best Small Business in Hertfordshire
*Fast-growing Executive Search business with an excellent reputation
Training & Career Progression*Structured graduate training programme
*Full Executive Search training
*One-to-one mentoring from experienced Directors
*Continuous coaching and development
*Fast career progression based purely on performance
*High levels of responsibility and autonomy as you develop
*Hybrid working available once training has been completed
Incentives & Rewards*Monthly lunch clubs at some of Hertfordshire’s best restaurants
*Luxury spa days at Luton Hoo
*European incentive trips
*Red Letter Days
*Designer handbags
*iPads
*Regular team competitions and performance incentives
Benefits*Market-leading EMI Share Scheme
*Closed between Christmas and New Year
*Early finish every Friday during the winter months
*Extra day’s holiday for every year of service
*Half-day off on your birthday
*Additional leave for your children’s birthdays
*Free parking
*Beautiful character offices close to St Albans town centre
*Well-stocked breakfast kitchen
*Friendly, supportive team environment with a genuine work-life balance
Company Culture*KPI-free environment focused on quality over quantity
*Strong emphasis on personal development
*Collaborative and supportive culture
*10% of company net profits donated to charity through their CSR programme

The RoleAs a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll receive full training before taking ownership of your own specialist market.
Working alongside experienced consultants, you’ll learn how to identify exceptional talent, advise clients and manage the entire recruitment process from start to finish.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Building relationships with senior professionals and clients
*Identifying and approaching high-quality candidates
*Conducting interviews
*Managing recruitment processes from start to finish
*Arranging interviews
*Negotiating offers
*Market mapping and research
*Building long-term relationships
*Developing into a specialist within your chosen market
Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to develop valuable sales, negotiation and commercial skills while earning uncapped commission.
Full Training ProvidedNo recruitment experience is necessary.
You’ll receive comprehensive training covering:
*Executive Search
*Recruitment
*Business Development
*Sales Techniques
*Negotiation
*Candidate Management
*Relationship Building
*Market Mapping
*Commercial Awareness
*Client Management
Who We’re Looking ForWe’re looking for ambitious graduates and trainees who are:
*Degree educated (or able to demonstrate strong commercial experience)
*Excellent communicators
*Competitive and driven
*Commercially minded
*Hard-working and resilient
*Motivated by success and earning potential
*Confident building relationships
*Looking for a genuine long-term career
Previous experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service or any customer-facing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

About Edmund & EvansEdmund & Evans partners with some of the UK’s leading recruitment and Executive Search businesses, helping ambitious graduates secure exceptional career opportunities.
Every company we represent is carefully selected for its commitment to training, career progression and employee development. We work exclusively with businesses that genuinely invest in developing graduates into successful Recruitment Consultants and future leaders.
Apply TodayOur client is interviewing immediately and is looking to hire as soon as possible.
If you’re ready to begin a rewarding career as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Trainee Recruitment Consultant or Executive Search Consultant in St Albans, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take the first step towards a career with unlimited earning potential, outstanding training and genuine opportunities for rapid progression.