Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Head Office – Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm

About Us

Evolve Selection is a specialist recruitment business connecting talented individuals with leading organisations across the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Medical Technology and Life Sciences sectors.

We are looking for a driven and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our team at our Head Office in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment, with the chance to take on genuine responsibility from the outset. You will work alongside a highly experienced team of recruitment professionals who will provide hands-on training, guidance and mentorship to help you develop your skills and progress in your career.

About You

We are looking for someone who is confident, commercially minded and enjoys speaking with people. You may have experience in sales, recruitment or customer service, or be looking to take the next step in your career in a role where you can combine communication skills with decision-making and commercial judgement.

What makes this role different is the level of responsibility you will have for assessing candidates and deciding who is right for individual vacancies. You will be encouraged to think independently, ask the right questions and make informed decisions about candidate suitability, while benefiting from the support and expertise of an experienced recruitment team.

You should be motivated by achieving results, take pride in delivering a high standard of service and enjoy working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Candidate screening and selection: Reviewing applicants, conducting screening calls and assessing their suitability for specific vacancies.
• Decision-making: Using your judgement to determine which candidates meet the requirements of individual roles and should progress through the recruitment process.
• Candidate engagement: Building rapport with candidates, understanding their career motivations and effectively promoting relevant opportunities.
• Vacancy management: Developing a thorough understanding of job requirements, client expectations and the profiles of candidates most likely to succeed.
• Candidate relationship management: Maintaining regular communication with ca...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wakefield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

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