Trainee Recruitment Consultant
TechChain Talent, Chiswick, London | Full-Time, On-Site
📍 Location: Chiswick, London (5 days on-site) 💷 Salary: £30,000 base + uncapped commission
📋 Contract: Permanent, Full-Time 🎓 Experience: No previous recruitment experience required
About TechChain Talent
TechChain Talent is one of the world's leading specialist recruitment agencies dedicated exclusively to the blockchain, Web3, and crypto ecosystem. We partner with some of the most recognised and fastest-growing projects in the industry, from Layer 1 and Layer 2 protocol teams to DeFi platforms, digital asset banks, and infrastructure providers.
Our client roster includes globally recognised names across the blockchain space. We place top-tier talent into technical, commercial, legal, and operations roles with reach across Europe, the US, and beyond.
Based in Chiswick, West London, our team operates with a boutique mentality and a global mindset. We move fast, operate with integrity, and genuinely care about the careers we help shape.
The Opportunity
This is a rare chance to enter the world of specialist technology recruitment from the ground up inside one of the most exciting sectors in the global economy.
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will be fully trained and mentored from day one. There is no prior recruitment experience required and we genuinely welcome applications from school leavers, recent graduates, and career changers alike. What matters most is your attitude, your hunger to succeed, and your curiosity about the world of blockchain and crypto.
You will join a close-knit, high-performing team and be given the tools, training, and support to build a successful desk within our growing business.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing & Engagement
- Source exceptional candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, and direct headhunting
- Write compelling outreach messages and job adverts that attract high-quality talent
- Conduct structured screening interviews to assess candidate suitability, motivations, and career goals
- Manage candidate pipelines from initial contact through to offer and placement
Process & Administration
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within our CRM (Manatal)
- Coordinate interview scheduling and provide timely feedback to both clients and candidates
- Prepare candidate summaries and present shortlists to clients in a clear, professional format
- Support senior consultants on live assignments and contribute to team targets
Business Development & Client Management
- Research, identify, and approach new client companies across the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with hiring managers and HR teams at leading crypto firms
- Represent TechChain Talent professionally across all client interaction: phone, email, LinkedIn, and in person
- Develop a deep understanding of client cultures, hiring needs, and the competitive landscape
Who We're Looking For
We're interested in people, not just CVs. We don't require a specific degree or prior work background, we're looking for individuals who are:
- Ambitious and motivated by results, you want to build something and earn well doing it
- Great communicators, you're confident on the phone, clear in writing, and good with people
- Naturally curious, you're interested in technology, finance, or the world of crypto and Web3
- Resilient, you can handle rejection, stay positive under pressure, and keep going
- Organised, you can manage multiple tasks and priorities without dropping the ball
- A team player, you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Backgrounds we actively encourage to apply include:
- School leavers (A Levels or equivalent)
- University graduates (any discipline)
- Career changers from sales, science, sport, finance, law, or any other background
- Those with some prior commercial or customer-facing experience
What We Offer
- £30,000 base salary with an uncapped, transparent commission structure
- Comprehensive on-the-job training and mentorship from day one
- Fast-track progression - strong performers can reach Senior Consultant level within 12–18 months
- Exposure to globally recognised clients at the frontier of the blockchain industry
- A dynamic, non-corporate culture where performance is recognised and rewarded
- A central Chiswick office with excellent transport links
- Team incentives, lunches, socials and international conferences
Equal Opportunities
TechChain Talent is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.