Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Progression to Manager)

About the role

Join Ernest Gordon Recruitment as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant based in Bristol city centre. This entry‑level position provides full training and a clear pathway to management, working across engineering, technical, finance and IT sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with corporate clients.
• Source, screen and interview candidates for a variety of technical roles.
• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from brief to placement.
• Meet sales targets and generate revenue through successful placements.
• Maintain accurate records in the company’s CRM system.
• Participate in regular training and development sessions.

Required profile

• Motivated and ambitious individual eager to build a career in sales and recruitment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Willingness to commute to Bristol city centre.
• Recent graduate or candidate with a keen interest in recruitment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Base salary of £28,000 per year.
• Uncapped commission with rates up to 40% (OTE £40‑50k).
• Comprehensive training and rapid progression to manager level.
• Personal development opportunities and company benefits.
• Supportive, growth‑focused company culture.