Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant
South Manchester
Permanent
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum - double OTE year one

Start your career in a market shaping the future of AI.

At Primus Connect, we hire based on potential, ambition, and attitude.

If you're looking for a place where you can learn quickly, take ownership early, and be rewarded for your performance, you'll fit right in.

About Primus Connect

We specialise in recruiting for Data & AI talent. More specifically, the Databricks ecosystem, one of the fastest-growing areas in tech.

We work with consultancies, global organisations, and high-growth businesses to build the teams driving modern data platforms and AI adoption.

We're a focused, specialist business, and that's our advantage.

The role

You'll focus on a specific area within Data & AI, building a clear understanding of:

• Who the key players are
• Where demand is growing
• What top talent looks like

You'll learn how to:

• Identify high-value candidates in a niche market
• Understand what drives their decisions
• Connect with hiring managers and
• Connect them to opportunities where they can make an impact

What You'll Be Doing

• Mapping out a niche area of the Data & AI market
• Identifying and engaging high-quality candidates
• Having structured conversations to understand experience, motivations, and goals
• Supporting live client requirements with shortlists and insights
• Learning how to manage recruitment processes from first contact to placement
• Building a network that becomes more valuable over time

Over time, you'll move from supporting deals to owning parts of the process yourself.

What You'll Get

• £25,000-£30,000 base salary
• Average OTE in year 1 - £60,000 +
• Uncapped commission
• Direct training from experienced, high-performing recruiters
• Early responsibility, you won't be waiting months to contribute
• A focused environment designed to help you improve quickly
• A market that's growing fast (Data & AI)
• Skills that are commercially valuable and transferable

What We're Looking For

• B2B sales experience
• Strong communication skills
• A genuine interest in delivering a high-quality service
• Self-starter mentality with ambition, resilience, and drive
• Takes pride in their work and output
• Thrives in a meritocratic, performance-led environment

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment and want to be part of a successful, growing business click apply now!