Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruiter (Technology - National Security & Defence)

Location: Central Manchester (brand-new, state-of-the-art office). A 5 minute walk form either St Peters Square or Deansgate tram stop

Salary: £25,000 base + OTE Year 1 £30-40k + benefits

Type: Full-time

Why join Searchability?

We're an award-winning group (Searchability, JobHoller, Hirecracker, Scalability, Klickstarters) trusted by global brands like Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Capgemini. Our NS&D team is expanding into a brand-new Manchester HQ and we're investing heavily in your training, tools and long-term career - all within a culture that actually feels good to be part of.

Think: annual trips abroad, race days, awards nights, First Friday socials, early-finish Fridays, and a team that celebrates your wins.

What you'll do

• Learn the full 360° recruitment craft with hands-on coaching from senior NS&D recruiters.
• Use market-leading tech from day one: LinkedIn Recruiter, Mercury, Broadbean, Cube19 and more.
• Source, qualify and match high-calibre candidates to live roles across NS&D and tech.
• Speak to people every day - building relationships with candidates and clients over phone and video.
• Contribute ideas for social content, engagement campaigns and community building.
• Develop real commercial awareness of the NS&D market and sharpen your negotiation skills.

What success looks like (your first 6 months)

• Month 1: Master the tools, place your first candidates into interview, learn our quality standards.
• Month 3: Own a niche talent pool, run shortlists, start closing your first deals.
• Month 6: Manage roles end-to-end, contribute revenue consistently, map out your own desk and future team.

You'll thrive here if you have...

• Degree or graduate-calibre mindset (we care more about grit than grade).
• Confidence, resilience and a natural sales/commercial flair.
• Clear, friendly communication - written and verbal.
• Real motivation to learn, improve and win as part of a team.
• The ability to commute to Manchester city centre.

What you'll get

• Competitive commission structure with transparent progression and salary matrix.
• Accredited training + continuous coaching (we promote on merit, not time served).
• #FeelSound hours (flexible time you can take without notice on top of holidays).
• First Friday monthly socials & celebrations + early-finish Fridays.
• Annual incentives: overseas trips, race days, awards ceremonies.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Microsoft Surface Pro & iPhone.
• A stunning, modern office in Manchester's central business district.
• A culture recognised in the Top 100 Small Companies to Work For every year since 2020.

A note on us

Founded in 2012, we've grown to 60+ people across multiple brands by doing recruitment differently: strong marketing, smart tooling, proper training, and a genuine focus on wellbeing and performance. You'll feel the difference here - and you'll build a career, not just hit a target.

Ready to apply?

Email your CV to We're an equal-opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. You must have the right to work in the UK.