Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Leicester Forest East
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: Leicester (LE3 3AW)
Salary: Up to £26,500 + Uncapped Commission + Paid Volunteer Leave + Employee Assistance Programme + Green Commute Initiative + Incentives & Awards + More

Launch Your Career in Recruitment!

Are you ambitious, competitive, and ready to take on a challenge? Do you thrive in a fast-paced sales environment where your success directly impacts how much you earn? If so, a career as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant with ATA Recruitment could be exactly what you're looking for!

We’re growing our successful Maintenance Recruitment team in Leicester and looking for a motivated individual to join us. You’ll be working closely with a highly experienced Managing Consultant who has built a thriving client base across the West Midlands and the UK. This means you’ll have the chance to hit the ground running with a solid foundation of active clients and candidates.

At ATA Recruitment, we don’t just give you a job — we give you a career path. Our structured training program will equip you with everything you need to succeed, with clear milestones and ongoing support to help you progress from Trainee to a full 360 Recruitment Consultant.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

Initially, you’ll focus on learning the recruitment process and mastering candidate management. Your key responsibilities will include:

Candidate Sourcing – Identifying high-quality candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, adverts, and our internal database.
Candidate Interviewing – Conducting in-depth interviews to assess suitability and match candidates to roles.
Candidate Management – Managing candidates throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth and positive experience.
Lead Generation – Building a pipeline of future business opportunities by identifying and tracking potential leads.
Database Management – Keeping our CRM system updated with accurate candidate and client information.
Progress to 360 Recruitment Consultant:

Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll step up to a full 360 recruitment role, where you’ll take control of the entire recruitment process, including:

Business Development – Proactively reaching out to businesses, securing new clients, and building long-term relationships.
Client Management – Developing and managing your own portfolio of client accounts.
Sales & Strategy – Using market insights to advise clients and match them with top talent.
Full-Cycle Recruitment – Managing roles from start to finish, from sourcing and interviewing to negotiating offers and placements.
What We’re Looking For:

We’re not just looking for someone with experience — we’re looking for the right mindset. If you’re driven, ambitious, and thrive in a sales-focused environment, we want to hear from you!

A confident and persuasive communicator, with a high level of spoken & written English
Ambitious and target-driven
Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
B2B or B2C sales experience (preferred)
A passion for success and a competitive edge
Why Join ATA Recruitment?

At ATA Recruitment, we believe in rewarding success and providing the tools you need to grow. Here’s what you can expect:

Uncapped Commission – The harder you work, the more you earn!
Structured Career Progression – A clear path from Trainee to Consultant and beyond, with regular reviews and milestones.
Incentives & Awards – Quarterly and annual awards, team incentives, and exclusive events.
Comprehensive Training – Full training and ongoing development from industry experts.
Ready to Build a Career Where You’re in Control?

If you’re looking for a role where your success determines your earning potential and career growth, ATA Recruitment is the place for you.

Contact our Talent Manager, Rachael Bailey-Frost, today to find out more and take the first step toward an exciting career in recruitment!

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation

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