Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Global Markets Entry Level / Trainee Recruitment Consultant - London
£27,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE £40,000+ Year 1)

A graduate opportunity that goes beyond entry-level recruitmentEdmund & Evans have partnered with a high-performing specialist recruitment consultancy operating across global growth markets.


This business works closely with investors, funds and fast-scaling startups internationally and is known for its relationship-led, high-quality approach to recruitment.
This is not a high-volume or call-centre-style role.
It is a structured graduate position designed for individuals who want to learn recruitment properly, build credibility early, and develop into a trusted consultant working on international mandates.


The business and opportunity
The company partners with venture capital, private equity and development-focused investment firms, as well as technology-led businesses across sectors such as fintech, cleantech and healthcare technology.
They operate globally, placing talent across multiple continents, and are entering a new phase of growth following a strong year of performance.
The London team is small, ambitious and quality-focused, offering real exposure to senior professionals and international markets from the start.
People who succeed here are commercially minded, curious, and motivated by long-term progression rather than short-term wins.

The roleAs a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will be trained from day one to become a capable, confident and self-sufficient recruiter.
You will work on live recruitment assignments for global clients, supporting senior consultants before gradually taking ownership of your own market and desk.
Training is practical and hands-on, delivered directly by experienced consultants and leadership, rather than generic classroom sessions.

What you will be doing*Sourcing and engaging high-calibre candidates across international markets
*Supporting recruitment for investment funds and high-growth businesses
*Building long-term relationships with candidates and clients
*Conducting market and sector research
*Managing interview processes and offers
*Taking increasing responsibility as your skills and confidence develop
Training and progression*Structured six-month training and probation period
*Daily exposure to senior consultants and leadership
*Ongoing coaching and mentoring
*Clear progression from trainee to consultant level
*Opportunity to build and eventually lead your own market
This is designed as a long-term career platform, not a short-term sales role.

What is on offer*£27,000 base salary, rising to £30,000 after probation
*Uncapped commission with clear earning progression
*Regular salary and performance reviews
*Early finish Fridays and performance incentives
*31 days annual leave including bank holidays
*Team socials, events and annual trips
*Hybrid working available after probation
Who this role is for*Graduates or early-career professionals
*Strong communicators who are comfortable speaking with senior professionals
*Individuals with evidence of drive and achievement through work, study or extra-curricular activities
*Resilient, self-motivated and comfortable in a small, fast-moving business
*Curious, intelligent and keen to build long-term expertise
No recruitment experience is required. Attitude, communication and ambition are far more important.

Why start your career in recruitmentRecruitment offers one of the clearest graduate career paths for responsibility, progression and earnings.
In a specialist, international firm like this, you gain exposure to global markets, senior decision-makers and commercially valuable skills that develop quickly and compound over time.

Final noteThis is a selective graduate opportunity for individuals serious about building a professional career in recruitment.
Edmund & Evans are partnering closely with the business to identify graduates with the potential to grow into high-performing consultants.
Applications from motivated and high-calibre graduates are encouraged.