via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Rutherford Briant
Braintree Full-time GBP 25,000 – 28,000
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Looking to start your career in recruitment with a role that offers real progression? This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated graduate looking to build a career in recruitment, develop their commercial and relationship-building skills, and learn from an experienced team. As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will support the recruitment process from candidate generation and market research through to client and candidate management, while developing the skills and market knowledge needed to progress into a successful Consultant role. Responsibilities: As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will…

  • Source and identify candidates through a variety of channels

  • Conduct candidate screening and qualification calls, building strong candidate talent pools

  • Support consultants with recruitment campaigns and candidate delivery

  • Carry out market research and mapping to identify potential candidates and clients

  • Arrange interviews and manage candidate communications throughout the process

  • Prepare candidate profiles and supporting documentation

  • Build relationships with candidates and clients, providing a high level of customer service

  • Support business development activity and attend networking and industry events

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date CRM records

  • Take part in training and development programmes to build your knowledge

Requirements: As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will need…
  • A degree or equivalent qualification

  • A proactive and driven approach, with a genuine desire to build a career in recruitment

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills

  • Good organisation skills and attention to detail

  • The confidence to speak with candidates, clients and prospective contacts

  • A commercial mindset and an interest in developing sales and business development skills

  • The ability to work as part of a team while taking ownership of your own responsibilities

  • A positive attitude, resilience and the motivation to learn and progress

Benefits: As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you will get…
  • A standout incentives programme including annual trips, quarterly rewards and competitions

  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays

  • Private medical insurance and pension contribution

  • A structured training and development programme to support your career progression

  • A supportive team environment with plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and succeed

If you are a graduate looking to build a career in recruitment, enjoy working with people and are motivated by the opportunity to learn, develop and progress, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.

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