Recruitment Consultant - Trainee

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Thinking about a future in recruitment? Or already working in sales and feeling overlooked, underpaid, or ready for a new challenge? With over 30,000 recruitment agencies in the UK, Oyster stands out for one simple reason: we grow our own talent. We’re hiring for our June Academy, where you’ll start your journey as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant and be given everything you need to build a successful, long-term career in recruitment. Why Start Your Recruitment Career at Oyster? Most of our senior leaders started exactly where you are now — as trainees. In fact: * All of our top performers this year began as trainees * Four of them joined Oyster within the last three years * When we say progression is real here, we can prove it If you’re ambitious, resilient, and motivated by achievement, Oyster is a place where effort is recognised and rewarded. What We Offer Salary: £25,000-£29,000 Commission & Earnings: Market-leading commission structure with realistic earning potential of: * £35,000 YEAR 1 * £70,000 YEAR 2 * £100,000 YEAR 3 Structured Training & Development: * A comprehensive Academy programme designed to teach you the fundamentals of recruitment and sales * Ongoing coaching, mentorship, and on-the-job learning * No prior recruitment experience needed just drive, resilience, and a willingness to learn Clear Career Progression: * A transparent career path from day one * Opportunities to progress * Performance-based promotions with clear targets, not time served Incentives & Rewards: * Performance-based incentives including LUNCH CLUBS, REWARD DAYS, HOLIDAYS * Recognition for top performers across the business Work Environment: * A supportive, high-energy, sales-driven culture * Collaborative teams who genuinely want you to succeed * ON SITE Your Role as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant at Oyster, you’ll be trained to: * Identify and engage candidates using a variety of recruitment and sales techniques * Develop strong relationships with candidates and clients alike * Learn your specialist market and provide insight-driven advice * Work towards clear objectives within a fast-paced, sales-focused environment Recruitment is a results-driven role if you enjoy targets, competition, and learning about people, you’ll fit right in. Who We’re Looking For We’re not looking for a perfect CV we’re looking for the right attitude. You’ll thrive at Oyster if you’re: * Hungry and driven with a strong desire to succeed * Ambitious and goal-oriented, motivated by progression and earning potential * A confident communicator, both verbally and in writing * Resilient and adaptable, able to learn from setbacks and keep pushing forward Experience in sales, customer service, or target-driven roles is helpful but not essential. Ready to Start? * Interviews begin: May * Start date: 15th June * Location: Fitzrovia/Soho London Join Oyster and be part of a business that invests in you, values your effort, and gives you a real opportunity to build a career not just a job. Your future starts here