Job Description
Recruitment Consultant - 2026 Start Date
Location: Harrogate
Salary:
Competitive base salary + uncapped commission (first year realistic total OTE £45-50k+)
+ company benefits.
George Thomas Executive Search is a specialist executive search firm based in Harrogate.
We are actively seeking motivated graduates to join our high-performing team and build a successful career within the recruitment industry. As a company, we are ambitious, competitive, and committed to delivering leading executive search solutions across a range of industries.
At George Thomas Executive Search, you will be working in a dynamic, energetic office environment with colleagues who share your drive and work ethic.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and one of the most lucrative commission schemes in the sector
- Rapid career advancement; average progression to management in just 12-18 months
- Opportunity to progress into leadership roles, including the pathway to management
- Exciting monthly, quarterly, and yearly incentives
- Comprehensive professional development
- Tailored 12-week induction and training program to equip you for success
Role Overview:
As a Graduate Business Consultant at George Thomas Executive Search, you will effectively be specialising in a key global sector. Your role will include:
- Headhunting and placing top industry talent into senior and specialist roles internationally
- Building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, managing the entire end-to-end recruitment process from day one
- Strong focus on new business development, cultivating your own client base from the ground up
- Working in a target-driven environment with clear KPIs, supported by a team invested in your growth
- High level of autonomy and full support as you progress
Who We’re Looking For:
We are seeking confident, hardworking, and ambitious graduates eager to start a challenging and rewarding career in recruitment. Ideal candidates will be:
- Driven, resilient, and able to thrive in a competitive, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communicators with a natural flair for sales and business development
- Proactive, positive, and ready to engage in meaningful work with high rewards
No previous experience is required, we value personality, drive, and potential above all else. We welcome graduates from all backgrounds and disciplines. Our core philosophy is to nurture talent from within. We do not hire externally for senior roles, ensuring that all our consultants have unprecedented opportunities for advancement. At George Thomas Executive Search, we are proud to invest in your training, professional development, and ongoing success.
Are you ready to launch your recruitment career with us in Harrogate?
Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future with George Thomas Executive Search.