Location: Manchester | Start Date: Summer 2026 (May - September)
Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission
Type: Full-time | Entry-level
About Vivid Resourcing
Founded in 2009, Vivid Resourcing has grown to become a leading player in the recruitment industry, with 11 offices across the globe. What sets us apart? Our "promote-from-within" culture – 100% of our managers started as Junior Recruitment Consultants, just like the role you’re applying for.
We don’t just talk about development – we live it. Our award-winning Learning & Development programme is led by a team of four in-house consultants, providing hands-on coaching, daily support, and real-time feedback – all from day one. We coach, challenge and promote based on merit, not tenure or background.
What Will You Be Doing?
As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be given the keys to run your own business within a business. From sourcing top-tier candidates to building relationships with niche clients, you'll have full ownership of the 360° recruitment process.
You’ll be:
* Sourcing high-quality candidates for specialist roles
* Winning and managing clients within your niche market
* Negotiating deals and placing candidates into exciting opportunities
* Working towards clear KPIs and goals
* Driving your own progression and success – the more you put in, the more you get out
Put simply: source candidates, win clients, do deals.
We care more about character than credentials. What we’re looking for is,
* A recent graduate (any discipline welcome!)
* Competitive and likes to lead from the front
* Target-driven and thrives under pressure
* A natural communicator with resilience and energy
* Motivated by goals, growth, and earning potential
* Ideally (but not essential) have experience in customer service
What We Offer
* Fast, merit-based progression – your promotion is in your hands
* Money from your first deal – no waiting around
* High-earning potential with uncapped commission
* Year 1 - £43,000 average earnings
* Year 2 - £76,000 average earnings
* Year 3 – No consultant earning less than £100,000
* Cycle to work scheme
* Private pension plan
* Half day off on your birthday
* Incredible incentives including:
* Michelin-star Lunch Clubs
* Holidays to Dubai, Palma, Ski Resorts & more
* Team socials and monthly competitions
Ready to Build Your Career?
If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to make a name for yourself in recruitment – we want to hear from you
Salary description
£25750.00 - £43000.00 per year