Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Graduate/College Leaver)

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  • Location: Bristol, Bristol City
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: Up to £28000 per annum
  • Published: 22 October 2026

Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Graduate/College Leaver)

£28,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + Rapid Progression

Bristol City Centre

Have you finished university or college and are ready to put your ambition to work in a career with clear progression opportunities?

Are you competitive, target-driven and interested in building a career in sales?

Do you thrive on challenges, enjoy working towards goals and want your results to be rewarded?

At Ernest Gordon Recruitment, we’re looking for ambitious graduates and college leavers ready to kick-start their careers and build something for themselves. No recruitment experience is needed; we’re looking for people with the drive, resilience and determination to succeed.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll win new business through cold calling, build relationships with clients across the UK and manage the recruitment process from start to finish. It’s a fast-paced, target-driven role where your results and hard work directly influence your success.

With hands-on training, ongoing support and uncapped commission, you’ll have the opportunity to develop valuable sales skills, increase your earning potential and progress quickly through the business.

Specialising in Engineering, Technology and Finance recruitment, we’re continuing to grow across the UK and US, creating exciting opportunities for future senior consultants, managers and directors. Your career progression is in your hands.

WHAT WE OFFER

  • £28,000 starting salary with uncapped commission and excellent earning potential.
  • Full training, one-to-one mentoring and hands-on experience in sales, business development and managing the recruitment process from start to finish.
  • Quarterly promotion and pay-rise opportunities with clear progression into senior, management and Director-level roles.

WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT

  • We invest in our people, providing the training, support and development needed to build long-term careers.
  • Your earnings reflect your performance, with uncapped commission and the opportunity to significantly increase your income.
  • We give you the autonomy to develop your own specialist market, build client relationships and grow your own business.
  • We’re an ambitious, growing business with plans to expand across the UK and US, creating opportunities for people who want to progress.

WHO WE WANT

  • Graduates, college leavers and ambitious individuals ready to take the next step in their career.
  • Competitive, motivated people who enjoy working towards targets and achieving results.
  • Confident communicators who can build relationships, negotiate and develop new business.
  • Resilient, hardworking individuals looking for a long-term career with real earning potential and opportunities to progress.

Reference Number: BBBH25901

If you are interested or would like to find out more click ‘apply’ or get in touch with Miranda directly on 0117 329 0100.

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on your performance, commitment and development within the role.

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