Trainee Recruitment Consultant
We Are Footprint
Location: Cheadle
Salary: Competitive basic + uncapped commission
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About We Are Footprint
We Are Footprint is a specialist recruitment agency connecting top talent with leading businesses across the built environment. We pride ourselves on our people-first culture, strong client relationships, and commitment to developing the next generation of recruitment professionals.
The Role
We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Cheadle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in recruitment. No previous recruitment experience is required — we’ll provide full training and ongoing support — but a background in sales or a customer-facing role would be a strong advantage.
Key Responsibilities
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Sourcing and engaging candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, and networking
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates and clients
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Managing the recruitment process from initial brief through to placement
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Conducting candidate interviews and assessments
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Supporting senior consultants with live vacancies
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Developing market knowledge within your specialist sector
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Working towards and achieving individual and team targets
What We’re Looking For
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A strong work ethic and a genuine desire to succeed
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Confidence when speaking to people over the phone and in person
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Resilience, determination, and a positive attitude
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
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Sales experience (or other commercial/customer-facing experience) is advantageous
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Recruitment experience is not necessary
What We Offer
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Comprehensive training and structured career progression
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Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
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Supportive, social, and ambitious team culture
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Regular incentives, rewards, and team events
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Opportunity to grow quickly within a successful recruitment business based in Cheadle
Apply Now
If you’re ambitious, driven, and ready to start a rewarding career in recruitment, we’d love to hear from you