Trainee Recruitment Consultant | Bristol ?? Paintworks, Bristol (BS4) | 10 minutes from Temple Meads IP-People is hiring ambitious individuals to join our Bristol-based team at the start of their recruitment careers. We are a specialist recruitment consultancy operating in high-growth technology markets across the UK, partnering with leading providers across: Cloud & Modern Workplace | Network Connectivity | Cyber Security | Automation & AI Our office is based at Paintworks (BS4), a modern creative workspace just minutes from Temple Meads, easily accessible by train, bus, bike or car. Important: Recruitment is a performance-based career. It can be highly rewarding, but it requires resilience, consistency and a willingness to work hard while learning the craft. We are a founder-led business built on performance, accountability and long-term relationships. The First Stage of Your Career You will join as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, learning the foundations of specialist recruitment properly. Your early development will focus on: Candidate sourcing and engagement Structured qualification and interviewing Building market knowledge and understanding technology hiring trends Writing candidate summaries and job adverts Managing recruitment processes and client communication This stage builds the commercial awareness and market expertise needed to develop into a well-rounded recruitment consultant. Career Development As you gain experience and demonstrate consistency, you will take on greater responsibility within recruitment processes and client relationships. Over time, consultants naturally develop strengths in different areas of the role, whether that is candidate delivery, account management, business development or broader commercial responsibility. We believe in building strong foundations first and allowing people to grow into the areas where they perform best. Who This Suits Youll do well here if you: Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where effort directly influences results Are comfortable speaking to new people every day Take pride in improving your performance over time Respond well to coaching, feedback and clear expectations Are motivated by building something through your own output Recruitment can be highly rewarding, but it requires discipline, consistency and resilience. We are looking for individuals who want a career where their effort and performance directly influence their progression and earnings. Graduate, sales, hospitality and customer-facing backgrounds are all welcome! What Youll Get Competitive base salary uncapped commission Clear progression milestones Direct training from founders (40 years combined experience) 25 days holiday bank holidays birthday off Modern office at Paintworks, near Temple Meads Supportive, structured and performance-focused environment If you are Bristol-based and looking to build a long-term career in a commercially driven environment where effort and performance are recognised, we want to speak with you. Applications and informal conversations welcome.