Recruitment Consultant - #2167038

Recruitment Consultant

Leeds City Centre

At Search Recruitment, we are looking for ambitious Graduates or Sales professionals ready to build a high-earning career in recruitment. You will be joining our Commercial team in Leeds, specialising in Business Support and Call Centre recruitment.

Commercial has been a core market of Search since 1987, and our Leeds office continues to grow across the Yorkshire region. Due to sustained growth over the past 6 months, we are hiring Trainee Recruitment Consultants who want to take ownership of their careers within a high-performing, private-equity-backed business.

Whether you are a graduate looking for an immediate start and structured progression, or you are currently in sales and want uncapped earning potential in a more consultative role, this opportunity offers clear development and financial reward.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You will be developing new business, strengthening client relationships, and delivering across permanent and temporary vacancies within the Yorkshire market.

Why Join Search?

At Search, we invest in our consultants from day one and for the long term. You will receive award-winning training delivered by experienced recruiters, clear progression routes, and ongoing support from a collaborative leadership team. Our culture is professional and performance-focused, with a strong emphasis on developing and internal promotion.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive base salary & uncapped commission
• 0% threshold for your first 6 months – earn up to 40% commission from day one.
• Award-winning training and structured 1:1 coaching.
• Clear career progression with opportunities to fast-track to management.
• Regular incentives include team nights out, rewards and European trips for top performers.
• Annual company awards aligned with Employee Appreciation Day
• Livery, supportive team culture with sales days with prizes, monthly socials, and early finishes.
• Access to the Tusker car benefit scheme
• Wellness and Lifestyle benefits through Perkbox

Who are we looking for?

• Recent graduates are ready to start their careers.
• Candidates with previous sales experience looking to transition into recruitment.
• Ambitious, driven, and competitive individuals
• Goal-oriented and financially motivated
• Confident communicators who thrive in fast-paced environments
• Motivated self-starters ready to exceed expectations.

And what will you be doing?

• Proactively generating new business via B2B calls, meetings, and LinkedIn
• Negotiating fees to maximise your commercial output
• Managing and growing client accounts, becoming their go-to recruitment partner.
• Writing engaging job adverts and using social media to attract top talent
• Sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, and referrals
• Conducting interviews and managing the full recruitment cycle
• Building strong, long-term relationships with clients and candidates.