Full job descriptionGraduate Recruitment Consultant – Executive Search | January 2027 Start | Berkhamsted£23,500 Basic + Uncapped Commission
OTE: £35,000 Year 1 | £60,000 Year 2 | £90,000–£100,000 Year 3
January 2027 Graduate Intake – Applications Now Open
Looking to kick-start your graduate career in January 2027? Want the earning potential of a London recruitment career, international business exposure and a clear route to progression, without the daily London commute?


Edmund & Evans is partnering with an established and growing Executive Search firm specialising in global technology markets, including Retail Technology, Supply Chain, Robotics, Hardware and Software.
This is an opportunity to join a business that invests properly in its graduates, offers structured training and gives you the chance to build a highly rewarding career working with international businesses and senior professionals.
You’ll begin in the Research team, the firm’s proven route into becoming an Executive Search Consultant. Many of its Managers and highest earners started in exactly the same position.

What’s in it for you?*£23,500 basic salary + uncapped commission
*£35,000 realistic first-year OTE, rising to £60,000 in Year 2 and £90,000–£100,000 in Year 3
*£500 commission per successful placement, plus £250 for new clients introduced
*Real earning potential from the beginning – one of our placements last year earned an additional £3,500 in commission in their first three months, on top of their basic salary
*Clear progression to Consultant, typically within 12–18 months
*Bespoke graduate training delivered by experienced in-house trainers and qualified coaches
*Direct exposure to senior professionals and international technology businesses
*Opportunities to work across the UK, Europe, US and Asia-Pacific markets
*International travel opportunities as your career develops
*25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
*2 additional Enrichment Days
*Regular team lunches, socials, away days and company parties
*Gym discount and contributory pension
*Fantastic Berkhamsted High Street location, with no need to commute into central London
The earning potential is genuine. That £3,500 commission example came from seven successful placements in just three months. While individual earnings depend on performance, it demonstrates what can be achieved early in your career with the right training and support.

The opportunityExecutive Search is a specialist area of recruitment focused on identifying and approaching talented professionals for important positions within businesses, often including senior management and C-suite appointments.
Unlike traditional high-volume recruitment, this firm works on a retained Executive Search model, meaning clients engage the business to deliver carefully researched, high-quality searches.
You’ll be working in a professional, commercially focused environment where building relationships, understanding markets and delivering quality work matter.
Starting in Research gives you the opportunity to learn the industry properly before progressing into a full Consultant position.

What will you be doing?With full training and support, you’ll learn how to:
*Research international technology businesses and understand their hiring requirements
*Identify and approach talented professionals, including senior executives
*Build relationships with candidates across the UK, Europe, US and APAC
*Support experienced Consultants on retained Executive Search assignments
*Develop your communication, negotiation and commercial skills
*Understand specialist technology markets and the businesses operating within them
*Progress towards managing your own client relationships and Executive Search projects
You’ll receive hands-on guidance from experienced professionals, with increasing responsibility as your confidence and knowledge develop.

Who are we looking for?We’re looking for ambitious graduates who want more than just their first job. This opportunity is suited to someone who wants to develop valuable commercial skills, earn well and build a long-term career.
You’ll ideally be:
*A recent graduate ready to start in January 2027
*Confident, personable and comfortable speaking with professionals
*Motivated by progression, personal development and financial rewards
*Resilient, hardworking and willing to learn
*Naturally curious and interested in business, technology or international markets
*Competitive, with the drive to achieve targets
*Someone who enjoys building relationships and working as part of a team
Previous experience in sales, hospitality, customer service or an office environment can be beneficial, but no recruitment experience is required.
Your attitude, communication skills and willingness to learn are what matter most.

Why choose Executive Search as a graduate career?Executive Search offers a combination of commercial development, international exposure and long-term earning potential.
You’ll gain experience working with senior decision-makers, learn how businesses operate and develop skills in research, sales, negotiation and relationship management.
More importantly, you’ll be joining a business with a clear development structure, where graduates have already progressed into management and senior fee-earning positions.
For someone looking to build a serious career rather than simply take a graduate job, this is an excellent platform.

Apply now – January 2027 Graduate IntakeEdmund & Evans works closely with selected recruitment and Executive Search businesses, connecting ambitious graduates with firms that offer genuine training, progression and long-term career opportunities.
If you’re graduating in 2026, have recently graduated or are ready to begin your career in January 2027, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply through Edmund & Evans to be considered for this opportunity.
Due to the volume of applications, if you haven’t heard from us within three working days, unfortunately you haven’t been selected on this occasion.