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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

POSTED September 7, 2026

REF 15266

Location
Cheltenham
Skill Level
Mid level
Type
Permanent
Office Type
On-site
Salary
£30000
Work Type
Standard office hours
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WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Unrivalled commission structure with excellent earning potential
  • Opportunity to take ownership of your desk and build your own success
  • Birthday off every year, plus office closure over Christmas
  • Additional annual leave with length of service
  • Monthly and quarterly incentives to recognise and reward achievement
  • Be part of a B Corp Certified business making a genuine difference
  • Supportive, collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Work alongside experienced recruiters and leaders who understand success
  • Clear progression pathways with real examples of growth and development
  • Opportunity to build strong client partnerships and make an impact within your market

MUST HAVE'S

  • Previous recruitment consultancy experience, ideally in a 360 environment
  • Proven success in meeting recruitment targets and KPIs
  • Strong business development and relationship management skills
  • Confidence in managing client relationships and delivering recruitment solutions
  • Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills
  • Commercially driven with a passion for results
  • Organised, resilient, and adept at managing multiple priorities
  • Genuine passion for delivering outstanding service to clients and candidates

NICE TO HAVE'S

  • Experience managing your own recruitment desk or specialist market
  • Strong track record of winning new business and developing accounts
  • Background in professional services, commercial or specialist recruitment
  • Interest in purpose-driven businesses and positive impact initiatives
  • Proactive, positive personality with a team-focused approach

SO, WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

  • Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from client briefing to successful placement
  • Owning your own portfolio of roles, clients, and candidates
  • Developing trusted partnerships with hiring managers and offering expert advice
  • Winning new business and growing existing client accounts
  • Sourcing, engaging, and attracting high-quality candidates in your market
  • Conducting detailed interviews to understand candidate motivations and skills
  • Managing end-to-end processes to ensure a first-class experience
  • Providing market insights, salary benchmarking and recruitment guidance
  • Building long-term relationships through trust and outstanding service
  • Identifying growth opportunities and contributing to business success
  • Collaborating and sharing knowledge with colleagues
  • Sharing ideas to help shape the future growth of i2i Recruitment

HELPFUL EXTRAS

  • Join a period of exciting growth with real impact opportunities
  • Work in a environment where experienced consultants are trusted and valued
  • Benefit from a supportive leadership team with autonomy to succeed
  • Build a long-term career with clear progression routes

Interested? Send your CV to Richard at i2i Recruitment today!
Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
We strive to personally connect with every applicant, but due to the volume of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will always aim to provide an update on your application, regardless of the outcome.

Interested? Send your CV to i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of ‘Making Recruitment Personal’ also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it’s successful.

For immediate consideration send your CV to Richard at i2i Recruitment today...

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Richard Ogden-Metherell

01242 771 021
richard@i2irecruitment.co.uk

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