Job Description:

Trainee Recruitment Consultant 

Are you looking for a change in direction and want to explore the field of recruitment?

Would you like to work for an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and one of The Sunday Times “Best Place to Work”?

If the answer is yes, look no further!

Carrington West is looking for driven individuals who are looking to begin their recruitment career. We have achieved impressive growth in the last 13 years and we have a vision to expand further into our specialist sectors in the technical industry across the UK.
 
This is an incredible opportunity for you to join a company that puts its people first and continuously invests in the learning and development of its staff. Having won the REC Award for People Development in 2023, we are continuing to strive for excellence and push our staff to be the best that they can be.

We are Portsmouth based, with our office located at the picturesque Lakeside, North Harbour.
 
Our core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5pm.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Have an opportunity to learn from market experts and become a specialist within your field
• Have an opportunity to progress into a fully-fledged 360 Consultant within your first 12 months
• Have a focus on building long-lasting relationships with candidates and clients within your sector
• Conduct market research and identify trends in the recruitment market
• Locate and communicate with active and passive candidates
• Offer advice to candidates and clients based on your market knowledge and expertise

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Carrington West, you will receive an incredible pay and benefits package!

Your basic salary will start at £26,500 per annum, and you will have an opportunity to make commission from day 1!

Your on-target earnings could look something like this…

• Year 1 - £32,000 OTE per annum
• Year 2 - £50,000 OTE per annum
• Year 3 - £90,000 - £130,000 OTE per annum
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And let’s not forget to mention the career growth opportunities! If you start your career with us, you will be provided with a progression pathway that will allow you to grow as a recruiter within our company.

Exciting right?

On top of your salary and commission package, as a trainee recruitment consultant, you will be entitled to incredible benefits!

Benefits

• 25 days holiday – increasing by 1 day per year of service
• Big Biller Club – if you hit over £300k+ per annum, you will get a Rolex of your choice as a thank you for your hard work!
• Offsite training days with world-class speakers
• Pension Scheme – 4% to 10% depending on seniority levels
• Private Health Care from day 1
• Unrivalled and uncapped commission scheme for both permanent and contract placements
• Year-round paid-for social events! – End of Quarters, Christmas Party, Goodwood Races
• Flexible working hours after successful completion of probation
• Flexible working benefits after successful completion of probation – TechScheme, GymFlex and much more!
• £50 voucher of your choice for your birthday
• 5* rated office location
• Death in Service
• Free parking
• Free bus service from nearby railway and bus stations
• Incentive-based holidays
• Internal performance-related quizzes
• Team lunches

So… are you a self-starter who thrives in busy environments and enjoys working with highly motivated individuals?

Do you want to work for an award-winning company?

Apply within and see where a career with Carrington West can take you!