Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Package: £28K – £30K Basic + Commission

(£45K OTE Year 1, £65K OTE Year 2, £90K OTE Year 3)

Our client, based in Manchester, are independent, forward-thinking, and professional Recruitment Specialists offering solutions across three divisions: IT, Digital & Engineering. Their vision is to become the number one recruitment partner of choice in the UK and US.

With a leadership team boasting over 70 years of combined industry experience, and senior management actively involved and accessible to the sales team, 90% of their business comes from repeat clients, a testament to their strong relationships and reputation.

They heavily invest in and value their people. Their purpose is to empower growth, providing tailored development plans and clear career progression pathways for everyone from those starting out in sales to experienced leaders.

The Benefits

• Career progression plan, laid out from day one
• 1:1 tailored training
• Leading commission structure up to 30%
• Incentivized environment — social activities, lunch clubs, spin the wheel prizes
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Investment in top recruitment software and marketing tools
• Vitality health insurance
• Birthday off using no annual leave
• Christmas office shutdown
• Two company holidays per year
• Shopping dashes and other bonuses
• Free gym membership
• Personal development fund
• Early finish on Fridays

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and qualifying candidates for vacancies
• Building and maintaining professional relationships with candidates and clients
• Market mapping and proactively hunting for new business opportunities
• Working towards monthly revenue and promotion targets
• Managing the candidate database
• Developing expertise within the chosen specialism

The Requirements

No candidate will meet every single desired requirement. If an applicant's experience differs slightly but they believe they can bring value to the role, the company would love to hear from them!

• Minimum 2:1 degree
• Ambition and a willingness to learn
• Extra-curricular achievements or commercial experience through internships, part-time roles, or sporting achievements
• Naturally competitive nature
• Exceptional communication skills

Virtus Talent will guide candidates through the interview process, helping them prepare thoroughly and coaching them on how to showcase transferable skills. Their goal is to secure multiple interview opportunities with companies that candidates are genuinely interested in, increasing the chances of receiving several job offers.