Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Job description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Portsmouth, Lakeside North Harbour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm
Salary: £26,500 - £27,500 (DOE) + uncapped commission (OTE £30k-£130k+)
Accreditations: Investors in People Platinum and Sunday Times Best Places to Work

Are you ready to launch your recruitment career?

If you're a motivated graduate looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment, this is your opportunity to join Carrington West, an award-winning, people-first recruitment company recognised for excellence, training and growth.

We've achieved impressive expansion over the past 15 years and continue to grow across the UK's technical and infrastructure recruitment markets. This is your chance to be part of a team that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

What you'll do as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant:

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll be fully trained and supported to become a recruitment specialist in your chosen sector. You will:

Learn from experienced recruitment professionals and market experts

Build strong relationships with clients and candidates

Develop deep market knowledge and insight

Progress to a 360 Recruitment Consultant role within 6–12 months

Conduct market research and identify recruitment trends

Offer advice and guidance based on your expertise

You'll receive structured training, ongoing mentorship and a clear career pathway to help you achieve your potential.

What's in it for you?

Salary & Commission

£26,500 – £27,500 starting salary

Uncapped commission – earn from day one

Realistic OTE:

Year 1 – £30k

Year 2 – £50k

Year 3 – £90k–£130k+

Benefits

25 days' holiday (increasing with service)

Private healthcare from day one with Vitality Healthcare

Pension scheme (4-10%)

Big Biller Club - earn a Rolex for £300k+ billings

Paid social events and incentive trips

World-class training and off-site development days

Flexible working options after probation

Free parking and free bus service

Your Voice Matters - Our Partnership with Wotter

At Carrington West, we believe a great place to work is one where everyone feels heard, valued and supported. That's why we partner with Wotter, an anonymous employee feedback platform that helps us continuously improve our workplace based on what matters most to our people.

Through Wotter, you'll benefit from:

Anonymous employee feedback: Share your honest thoughts and experiences through quick, secure weekly check-ins.

A leadership team that listens: Your feedback helps us identify opportunities for improvement, overcome challenges and celebrate successes.

A culture of continuous improvement: We actively use employee insights to create a positive, supportive and engaging working environment...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Basingstoke

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-11-2026

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