Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Job description

B Corp Certified. Executive Search. High-growth start-ups. Leadership progression in as little as 18 months.

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
This is an opportunity to join one of the UK's leading executive search consultancies, specialising in Finance and Operations appointments for some of Europe's fastest-growing start-ups and scale-ups.
You'll partner with innovative businesses across FinTech, AI, Software, Robotics, BioTech, Media, Fashion, Consumer and Creative industries, helping them hire the senior leaders who shape the future of their businesses. This isn't high-volume recruitment - it's strategic, consultative, and relationship-driven executive search. With continued growth throughout 2026, they're looking for ambitious graduates to join their Manchester office and begin a structured career path with genuine opportunities to progress into leadership.
What You'll Receive
£27k starting salary
Realistic first-year OTE of £35K - £40K
Annual values-based bonus
Additional performance bonuses
Industry-leading 12-week training programme
Ongoing coaching from a dedicated Learning & Development specialist
Clear progression with opportunities to move into leadership or management in as little as 18 months
Private Healthcare through Vitality
50% gym membership discount, cinema tickets, free coffee and Apple Watch discounts
Michelin-star company lunches
Annual fully funded company weekend away
One-month paid sabbatical after five years
Modern Manchester city centre office with rooftop terrace
Funded home working set-up
The Opportunity...
Unlike traditional recruitment roles centred around cold calling and high-volume sales, this is a genuine Executive Search position where you'll become a trusted advisor to senior Finance and Operations professionals.
You'll identify and engage C-suite and leadership talent, build specialist networks within your market, and support retained search assignments for some of the UK's most exciting high-growth businesses.
From day one, you'll receive exceptional training in executive search, market mapping, stakeholder engagement and relationship management, developing skills that will set you apart in the recruitment industry.
What You'll Be Doing
Building specialist networks of senior Finance and Operations professionals
Mapping leadership markets across high-growth sectors
Engaging and qualifying executive-level candidates
Supporting retained search assignments from start to finish
Producing candidate briefing packs and market intelligence reports
Building long-term relationships with senior business leaders
Writing thought leadership and market insight content
Working closely with experienced consultants to deliver outstanding search projects
Why Join?
You'll be joining one of the UK's most respected Executive Search consultancies, recognised for its values-led culture and exceptional career development. Xohmjla
B Corp Certified employer
Work with Europe's fastest-growing start-ups and scale-ups
Industry-leading training and coaching programme
Promotion opportunities within 3-6 months for high performers
Leadership and management opportunities from as little as 18 months
Collaborative, supportive and non-corporate culture
Genuine investment in your long-term career
As the business continues to grow throughout 2026, ambitious individuals will have the opportunity to progress quickly while building expertise in one of recruitment's most consultative and rewarding sectors.
Culture & Benefits...
Inclusive, values-led culture
High-performance but supportive environment
Michelin-star company lunches
Annual fully funded company weekend away
Private Healthcare with Vitality perks
Modern London city centre office with rooftop terrace
Hybrid working support
Continuous coaching and personal development
A business that genuinely invests in its people
Who We're Looking For...
We're keen to speak with individuals who are:
Graduate calibre
Excellent communicators with strong written and verbal skills
Competitive, ambitious and motivated by progression
Naturally curious and commercially minded
Creative thinkers who enjoy solving problems
Interested in recruitment, executive search or professional services
Passionate about building long-term relationships
Able to demonstrate previous paid work experience, either part-time or full-time
If you're looking for more than just another graduate recruitment role and want to build a career advising some of the UK's fastest-growing businesses on their leadership hires, we'd love to hear from you.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

10-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English