Job description
MB963: Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: Gloucester (Quedgeley)
Salary: £25,000 (£30,000 - £35,000 Realistic OTE in first year)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00 (16:00 finish on a Friday)
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are the UK's leading ex-military recruitment consultancy, supporting employers across multiple sectors while helping military veterans and service leavers transition into rewarding civilian careers.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our successful team in Quedgeley, Gloucester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in recruitment, sales, customer service, or administration within a supportive and rewarding environment.
Working alongside experienced Recruitment Consultants, you will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and qualifying candidates for a wide range of permanent vacancies across the UK. You will receive full training, ongoing support, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission, with realistic first-year earnings of £30,000 to £35,000.
This role would particularly suit individuals with strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to build a long-term career in recruitment.
The Role:
• Sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, and our internal database.
• Conducting candidate screening calls and interviews.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Writing and posting engaging job advertisements.
• Matching suitable candidates to live vacancies.
• Managing candidate records and ensuring CRM systems remain up to date.
• Coordinating interviews and obtaining feedback from candidates.
• Supporting Recruitment Consultants with candidate generation and vacancy fulfilment.
• Proactively networking with military personnel, veterans, and civilian candidates.
• Developing a strong understanding of client requirements and industry sectors.
• Working towards individual and team performance targets.
Candidate Requirements:
We are keen to hear from candidates who possess:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong telephone manner and confidence speaking with people at all levels.
• Good organisational and administrative abilities.
• A proactive and positive attitude.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
About First Military Recruitment:
First Military Recruitment is an independent recruitment consultancy specialising in connecting employers with exceptional military and civilian talent. Since our establishment, we have built a strong reputation for professionalism, integrity, and delivering outstanding recruitment solutions across a wide range of industries throughout the UK.
If you are ambitious, resilient, and looking to build a rewarding career with a growing and respected recruitment business, we would love to hear from you.
MB963: Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Location: Gloucester (Quedgeley)
Salary: £25,000 (£30,000 - £35,000 Realistic OTE in first year)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00 (16:00 finish on a Friday)