Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Immediate Start 📍 Bromley - London (must live in a commutable distance)
We are looking for ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultants, graduates, and career starters to join Summit's high-performing clients.
We are seeking hardworking, driven, self-starting individuals who want to build a long-term career in recruitment — either as top performers, future leaders, or successful managers.
If you’re frustrated by office politics, unfair commission schemes, slow progression, or simply looking for a fresh environment where you can truly thrive — it’s time to consider working in recruitment.
Who are we looking for?
There is no “ideal” candidate. No specific experience is required.
Recruitment is a fast-paced, sales-driven career. While a background in sales can help, it is by no means essential. Trainee Consultants come from a wide range of backgrounds, including:
* Hospitality
* Construction
* Call centres
* Competitive sport
* Education
* The military
* Russell Group universities
If you can demonstrate:
* Strong work ethic
* Excellent communication skills
* Money motivation
* Drive and ambition
* Resilience and grit
* A desire to succeed
* A sense of humour
…then you have the foundations to succeed in recruitment.
We particularly welcome:
* Recent Graduates or equivalent (2026 Graduate will not be considered at present at this in an immediate start)
* Confident communicators who build rapport quickly
* Those with sporting backgrounds or leadership roles in societies/committees
* Competitive, resilient individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments
What would a career in recruitment look like?
This is a true meritocracy — your progression and earnings are entirely in your hands. If you are not afraid of hard work, you will be rewarded.
Year 1 – Trainee Recruitment Consultant
* 1:1 mentoring from top-performing consultants
* Full training from day one
* Uncapped commission structure
* Realistic earnings: £35,000 – £50,000
* Most trainees achieve two promotions in their first year
Year 2 – Recruitment Consultant / Senior Consultant
* Strong performers move into Senior Consultant roles
* Increased responsibility and higher billing potential
* Realistic earnings: £50,000 – £65,000
Year 3 – Senior Consultant / Team Lead
* Clear pathway into management
* Leading a small team of 1–3 consultants or focusing purely on billing
* Realistic earnings: £65,000 – £80,000+
Year 4 – Leadership Track
* Progression towards Associate Director / Director level
* Managing a team of 4–8 consultants
* Enrolment in a structured Leadership & Development Programme
* Many consultants are on track for six-figure earnings
What you’ll actually be doing
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will:
* Learn recruitment from the ground up with structured training
* Build relationships with clients and candidates in high-value markets such as:
* FinTech
* Legal
* Technology
* Executive Search
* Professional Services
* Become a sector specialist to maximise your earning potential
* Work towards clear targets and KPIs
* Negotiate, close deals, and celebrate wins with your team
What’s on offer
* Competitive base salary + uncapped commission from day one
* Structured training and clear career progression
* Access to leading recruitment firms across London
* Hybrid Working Environments (typically once you've passed probation/hit targets)
* Company equipment, phone, laptop etc
* High-energy, social culture with incentives and team events
* A career where your effort directly impacts your earnings
Important reality check
Recruitment is not for everyone.
It is competitive, demanding, and results-driven. While it involves people, it is fundamentally a sales role. You will need to be:
* Commercially sharp
* Resilient under pressure
* Motivated by targets and results
* Open to feedback
* Comfortable with rejection
* Driven by success and financial rewards
If that excites you rather than scares you — recruitment could be the perfect career for you.