Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Full Training • Mentoring • Career Progression • Hybrid Working | Horsham
Ready to start a career where you can grow fast, and make a real impact?
If you’re a people person with drive, curiosity, and ambition, this is your chance to launch a long-term career in recruitment - one that combines high earning potential with genuine purpose.
At Next Phase, we specialise in connecting brilliant people with organisations leading breakthroughs in life sciences. You don’t need experience in recruitment (or science!) - just confidence, energy, and the desire to learn. We’ll give you everything else.
What we Offer
Comprehensive Training & Mentoring
From day one, you’ll receive hands-on coaching, structured learning, and mentoring from experienced recruiters. You’ll learn the full recruitment process - from building relationships to managing client partnerships - at your own pace, with constant support.
Clear Career Path
We promote from within. You’ll have a clear progression path from Trainee to Consultant, Senior, Manager and beyond - with targets, pay rises, and promotions clearly mapped out.
Supportive Team Culture
You’ll join a friendly, close-knit team that celebrates success together. We’ll challenge you to grow, but you’ll never be on your own.
Rewards & Benefits
* Competitive base salary + up to 50% uncapped commission
* Annual profit share bonus
* Hybrid working & flexible benefits
* Overseas incentives & team trips
* Office perks – pool table, darts, drinks fridge, great coffee
* Fitness & charity challenges
Why Next Phase?
We work with cutting-edge companies shaping the future of healthcare - from biotech start-ups to global pharma leaders. Every placement you make helps bring life-changing treatments and technologies to patients worldwide.
You’ll be part of something meaningful, every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Build relationships with candidates and clients in the life science sector
* Learn and master the full recruitment process with expert guidance
* Develop your own network and grow your specialist market
* Collaborate with senior consultants and learn from the best
What We’re Looking For
* A recent graduate or early-career professional eager to learn
* A confident communicator who enjoys speaking with people
* Motivated, ambitious, and ready to build a successful career
* Experience in sales, customer service, customer-facing marketing or a relationship building role
Your Career Starts Here
If you want training, progression, and a place where your success is genuinely supported - join Next Phase and build a career that changes lives.
Apply now and take your first step into recruitment with purpose