Full job descriptionTrainee Recruitment Consultant – London Graduate Scheme 2026£27,000–£35,000 Base Salary | Uncapped Commission | £80K+ OTE


Graduating in 2026 and looking for a career with genuine earning potential and progression?
Edmund & Evans have partnered with a range of high-performing recruitment businesses across London, specialising in markets including technology, financial services, life sciences, and executive search.
These are established firms with structured graduate training, strong leadership teams, and clear progression paths for ambitious individuals looking to build a long-term career in recruitment.
Recruitment remains one of the few industries where progression and earnings are directly linked to performance, making it an attractive option for commercially minded graduates.

About the BusinessesEdmund & Evans partner with specialist recruitment firms across London that focus on high-growth and professional markets, including:
*Technology
*Financial Services
*Legal
*Life Sciences
*Executive Search
*Construction
Rather than operating as generalist agencies, these businesses build deep expertise within their sectors and invest heavily in developing consultants properly from day one.
You will join an environment where training, performance, and progression are taken seriously.

BenefitsDepending on the business, benefits may include:
*£27,000–£35,000 base salary
*Uncapped commission structure
*£80K+ first-year earning potential
*Structured graduate training programme
*Clear progression pathway
*Hybrid working options
*Incentive trips and lunch clubs
*Pension scheme
*Wellness support and gym contributions
*Company socials and team events
Many businesses also offer fast-track promotion opportunities for high performers.

About the RoleAs a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will be trained to manage your own specialist market.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Speaking with candidates about career opportunities
*Building relationships with clients and hiring managers
*Writing job adverts and marketing opportunities
*Managing interview processes
*Negotiating salaries and offers
*Working towards revenue and performance targets
*Building long-term networks within your market
You will receive structured training from experienced consultants and directors, alongside ongoing support as you develop.
Over time, you will build expertise within a specialist sector and progress towards managing your own client and candidate relationships independently.

About YouThis opportunity is suited to graduates looking for a commercial career with clear progression and strong earning potential.
The businesses Edmund & Evans partner with typically look for individuals who are:
*Confident communicators
*Ambitious and competitive
*Financially motivated
*Resilient and professional
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
*Interested in building long-term relationships
Previous sales experience can be beneficial but is not essential.
What matters most is attitude, work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly.

Career ProgressionProgression is performance-based.
Many graduates achieve their first promotion within their first year, with opportunities to progress into senior consultant and management positions over time.
Typical earnings for strong performers within London’s specialist recruitment market:
*Year 1: £80K+ OTE
*Year 2: £150K+ OTE
*Year 3: £200K+ OTE
These figures are achievable within established, high-performing recruitment businesses operating in specialist markets.

The OpportunityEdmund & Evans are currently managing graduate hiring for a number of London-based recruitment firms ahead of 2026 intake dates.
For graduates looking for a career with structured development, progression, and significant earning potential, recruitment continues to offer one of the clearest meritocratic career paths available.