Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Suitable for University Graduates, College Leavers)

At 4Square Recruitment, we help growing tech companies hire exceptional software engineers.

We’re a startup recruitment business built for ambitious people who want more than a “normal” career path. This is an opportunity to join early, learn fast, earn well, and build a career with serious upside.

We’re looking for intelligent, driven people who are commercially minded, competitive, and motivated by progression.

You do not need recruitment experience.

What matters is:

• Strong academic performance
• High levels of ambition
• Confidence communicating with people
• The ability to learn quickly and work hard

This role suits someone who wants:

• A high-earning career
• Merit-based progression
• A fast-paced startup environment
• Responsibility early on
• To work with smart, ambitious people

• Speaking with software engineers and tech leaders daily
• Helping startups and growing businesses hire top talent
• Building relationships with candidates and clients
• Learning how hiring, tech, and business growth work
• Negotiating offers and managing recruitment processes
• Developing commercial, sales, and communication skills

Minimum requirements:

• Strong A-Level results
• Degree preferred, particularly from a well-regarded university
• Excellent communication skills
• A naturally proactive and competitive mindset
• High standards and attention to detail

You could come from:

• A top university
• A sales background
• Sports or other competitive environments
• A highly academic background
• Or simply be someone who is extremely driven and capable

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission
• Clear progression path
• Direct mentorship from experienced recruiters
• Real responsibility from day one
• Opportunity to grow with the business
• A high-performance, no-politics environment

Successful recruiters can progress quickly into senior, leadership, or specialist roles while earning significantly above typical graduate salaries.

4Square Recruitment specialises in software engineering recruitment across modern technologies, helping startups and growing businesses build high-performing engineering teams.

We’re building a business with long-term ambition — and we want people who are excited by growth, ownership, and the opportunity to build something meaningful.