Trainee / Junior Recruitment Consultant (Associate)Year 1 OTE: c. £40,000 | Uncapped Commission
Maidstone | Office-based


The opportunityEdmund & Evans have partnered with a fast-growing technology transformation recruitment business that has achieved seven figures in gross profit in under two years and is now building its next layer of consultants.
This is not a volume-driven, low-bar entry role. It is a demanding, performance-led opportunity designed for individuals who want to build a long-term career in recruitment within a high-expectation, high-reward environment.
The business operates across global technology and digital markets, with a strong US focus, delivering into fast-moving, well-funded organisations. The platform is already proven. The next stage is about developing junior talent into high-performing consultants.

The roleAs a Trainee / Junior Recruitment Consultant (Associate), your initial focus will be on candidate delivery and market immersion.
You will work closely with an experienced, seven-figure biller, learning how high-performing desks are built and scaled. From day one, you will be exposed to live roles, active clients, and real commercial responsibility.
The first six months are structured around:
*Sourcing and engaging high-quality technology professionals
*Building deep market knowledge within a defined niche
*Managing candidate processes from first contact through to placement
*Earning commission immediately through a no-threshold structure
As performance develops, you will take on greater ownership of relationships, with a clear and structured progression into a full Recruitment Consultant role.
Working hours are aligned to US markets:
10am–7pm Monday to Thursday, 10am–5pm Friday.

Who this is forThis opportunity suits:
*Ambitious graduates seeking a demanding, merit-based career
*Junior sales or customer-facing professionals looking to move into recruitment
*Individuals with clear evidence of drive, resilience, and competitive mindset
You will need strong communication skills, the ability to handle pressure, and a genuine appetite for performance-led progression. This role is not designed for those seeking a routine or purely supportive position.

What is on offer*Year 1 on-target earnings of c. £40,000
*Uncapped, no-threshold commission from day one
*One-to-one training and daily exposure to a proven top biller
*Clear, merit-based progression into a full Consultant position
*High-performer incentives, luxury lunch clubs, and team events
*Complimentary gym membership
*A platform built for long-term careers, not short-term hires

Final noteThis is a serious opportunity for individuals who want to build a career in recruitment within a high-growth, high-expectation environment.
Applications are welcomed from candidates who are motivated, commercially minded, and prepared to commit to the demands of the role.
Enquiries and applications will be handled in confidence by Edmund & Evans.