Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Our team in London is growing and we are looking for an entry-level Recruitment Consultant to join LHi Group, specialising in the technology sector. This is an exciting opportunity for ambitious graduates who want to start a high-performing sales career within a global recruitment business.

Founded in London in 2002, LHi Group has grown into an international specialist recruitment company with offices across the UK, Europe, and the United States. We operate across high-growth markets including technology, life sciences, renewable energy, and the built environment, delivering talent solutions to some of the world s most innovative organisations. Our consultants develop deep expertise within niche markets, enabling them to provide genuine insight and value to both clients and candidates.

What does a Recruitment Consultant do at LHi Group?

You will build your professional network, develop long-term relationships, and position yourself as a market specialist through core recruitment activities such as:

Business Development

• Engage with potential and existing clients to build strong partnerships and understand their hiring needs
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the technology market
• Negotiate recruitment agreements and maintain regular communication with clients throughout the hiring process

Candidate Sourcing

• Identify and engage high-quality technology professionals through headhunting, networking, outreach, and referrals
• Build relationships with both active and passive candidates to maintain a strong talent pipeline
• Develop a strong understanding of your specialist technology market

Process Management

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and negotiating offers
• Facilitate feedback between clients and candidates to ensure a smooth recruitment process
• Maintain relationships with placed candidates to support long-term success

What are we looking for?

Motivation & Mindset

• A strong desire to build a successful career in sales and recruitment
• Ambition, resilience, and a competitive mindset
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced and target-driven environment

Communication Skills

• Confident and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build relationships with professionals at all levels

Professionalism

• Strong organisational skills and reliability
• A proactive attitude and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Professional communication and relationship management skills

Experience & Qualifications

• Evidence of a strong work ethic through academic achievements, internships, part-time work, or early career roles
• Any experience in sales, customer service, or competitive environments is beneficial but not essential

What LHi Group can offer you

• Competitive base salary + commission
• Structured training and development through our graduate learning programme
• Clear career progression with opportunities to advance into senior consultant and leadership roles
• International opportunities across our global offices
• Incentives and recognition programmes, including team rewards and performance-based incentives
• A high-energy, collaborative culture where success is celebrated

The application process

Due to continued growth across our markets, we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Successful applicants will complete an initial screening stage, followed by an interview with our talent team and a final interview at our London office.

If you are ambitious, driven, and ready to launch a career in a global recruitment business, LHi Group could be the perfect place to start your journey.