Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Thinking about a future in recruitment? Or already working in sales and feeling overlooked, underpaid, or ready for a new challenge?
With over 30,000 recruitment agencies in the UK, Oyster stands out for one simple reason: we grow our own talent.
We’re hiring for our June Academy, where you’ll start your journey as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant and be given everything you need to build a successful, long-term career in recruitment.
Why Start Your Recruitment Career at Oyster?
Most of our senior leaders started exactly where you are now — as trainees.
In fact:
* All of our top performers this year began as trainees
* Four of them joined Oyster within the last three years
* When we say progression is real here, we can prove it
If you’re ambitious, resilient, and motivated by achievement, Oyster is a place where effort is recognised and rewarded.
What We Offer
Salary:
£25,000-£29,000
Commission & Earnings:
Market-leading commission structure with realistic earning potential of:
* £35,000 YEAR 1
* £70,000 YEAR 2
* £100,000 YEAR 3
Structured Training & Development:
* A comprehensive Academy programme designed to teach you the fundamentals of recruitment and sales
* Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and on-the-job learning
* No prior recruitment experience needed just drive, resilience, and a willingness to learn
Clear Career Progression:
* A transparent career path from day one
* Opportunities to progress
* Performance-based promotions with clear targets, not time served
Incentives & Rewards:
* Performance-based incentives including LUNCH CLUBS, REWARD DAYS, HOLIDAYS
* Recognition for top performers across the business
Work Environment:
* A supportive, high-energy, sales-driven culture
* Collaborative teams who genuinely want you to succeed
* ON SITE
Your Role as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Oyster, you’ll be trained to:
* Identify and engage candidates using a variety of recruitment and sales techniques
* Develop strong relationships with candidates and clients alike
* Learn your specialist market and provide insight-driven advice
* Work towards clear objectives within a fast-paced, sales-focused environment
Recruitment is a results-driven role if you enjoy targets, competition, and learning about people, you’ll fit right in.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re not looking for a perfect CV we’re looking for the right attitude.
You’ll thrive at Oyster if you’re:
* Hungry and driven with a strong desire to succeed
* Ambitious and goal-oriented, motivated by progression and earning potential
* A confident communicator, both verbally and in writing
* Resilient and adaptable, able to learn from setbacks and keep pushing forward
Experience in sales, customer service, or target-driven roles is helpful but not essential.
Ready to Start?
* Interviews begin: May
* Start date: 15th June
* Location: Fitzrovia/Soho London
Join Oyster and be part of a business that invests in you, values your effort, and gives you a real opportunity to build a career not just a job.
Your future starts here