Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant
HR & Finance Divisions
Looking to Build a Successful Career in Recruitment?
Ashley Kate HR & Finance is seeking ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our growing HR and Finance divisions.
Whether you're a graduate, have experience in customer service, hospitality, retail, or sales, or are simply looking for a career where hard work and ambition are genuinely rewarded, we'll provide the training, support, and development needed to build a successful long-term career in recruitment.
Recruitment is a people-focused, sales-driven profession that offers excellent earning potential, clear career progression, and the opportunity to make a real difference to both candidates and clients.

Who Will Succeed in This Role?
You do not need previous recruitment experience to be successful with us.
What matters most is your attitude, drive, and willingness to learn. This role is suited to individuals who enjoy building relationships, are comfortable speaking to new people, and are motivated by achieving goals.
The people who typically thrive in our business are:

Confident communicators who enjoy engaging with people
Ambitious individuals motivated by success and career progression
Resilient professionals who remain positive when faced with challenges
Proactive self-starters who take ownership of their development
Relationship builders who can establish trust and credibility quickly
Individuals who enjoy working towards targets and being rewarded for their performanceIf you're looking for a long-term career rather than just your next job, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Ashley Kate?
Established in 2001, Ashley Kate HR & Finance has built a strong reputation as a specialist recruitment consultancy and forms part of the wider Nicholas Associates Group, one of the UK's leading talent and workforce solutions businesses.
Our consultants work with organisations ranging from SMEs to major national employers, helping them attract and secure outstanding HR and Finance talent.
When you join Ashley Kate, you'll benefit from:

A respected brand with an excellent reputation in the market
Structured training and development from day one
Ongoing coaching from experienced recruitment professionals
A supportive and collaborative team culture
Clear progression opportunities based on performance and achievement
Uncapped earning potential through a monthly commission schemeThis is more than a trainee position. It's the first step towards building a rewarding and successful career in recruitment.

The Opportunity
Recruitment is a relationship-led sales career. Success comes from understanding people, creating opportunities, and building lasting partnerships.
From your first day, you'll be immersed in the HR or Finance recruitment market and supported through a structured development programme designed to help you become a successful consultant.
Your First Three Months
During your initial training period, you'll focus on developing market knowledge, relationship-building skills, and confidence on the phone.
You'll learn how to:

Identify and engage HR or Finance professionals
Source and qualify candidates through proactive outreach
Conduct candidate interviews and assess suitability for opportunities
Build and maintain talent pipelines
Develop market expertise within your specialist sector
Support experienced consultants on active assignments
Maintain accurate records and candidate information within our CRM systemThis phase is all about building strong foundations and learning the skills that underpin successful recruitment careers.
Developing into a Recruitment Consultant
As your confidence and experience grow, you'll take on increasing responsibility and begin building your own client relationships.
You'll have the opportunity to:

Develop business development skills and identify new opportunities
Build relationships with HR and Finance hiring managers
Win new clients and grow existing accounts
Manage recruitment assignments from brief to placement
Negotiate offers and support candidates through the hiring process
Generate revenue and earn uncapped commissionWith ongoing support and coaching, you'll progress into a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant managing your own desk and relationships.

Training & Development
We are committed to helping our people succeed.
You'll receive a structured induction programme alongside ongoing one-to-one coaching, mentoring, and development throughout your career.
Our training covers:

Recruitment best practice
Candidate attraction and engagement techniques
Consultative sales and business development
Telephone and communication skills
Relationship management
Market knowledge and sector expertiseWe believe in promoting from within wherever possible and provide a clear progression pathway with measurable milestones, ensuring you always know what success looks like and how to achieve it.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, professional, and eager to build a career in a commercial environment.
You will ideally demonstrate:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence speaking with people over the phone
A positive and resilient approach
Excellent organisational skills
A desire to learn and develop professionally
Motivation to achieve targets and build a successful career
The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience in customer-facing roles, sales, hospitality, retail, customer service, or professional services can be advantageous, although it is by no means essential.

Salary & Benefits
In return, we offer a competitive salary package alongside a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development, and long-term success.
Benefits include:

Competitive basic salary with realistic first-year earning potential
Uncapped monthly commission
Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Christmas shutdown
No on-call requirements
Free onsite parking
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear opportunities for career progression
Ready to Start Your Recruitment Career?
If you're motivated by success, enjoy working with people, and want to build a rewarding career in a professional, sales-driven environment, Ashley Kate HR & Finance can provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.
For a confidential conversation about the opportunity, please contact Jacqui Wall.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies