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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Simpson Judge Ltd

Posted a day ago, valid for 15 days

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Simpson Judge Limited is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant for their Legal Team in Preston, offering a competitive salary with uncapped commission and benefits.
The role requires no prior recruitment experience, but candidates should possess a confident personality, strong communication skills, and a desire to excel in a sales-driven environment.
Successful applicants will receive full training, hands-on mentoring, and opportunities for career progression from day one.
Key responsibilities include sourcing and qualifying legal professionals, managing the recruitment process, and building client relationships while meeting sales targets.
Candidates with experience in sales or customer service are preferred, and the position is ideal for those looking to develop a long-term career in recruitment.

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Legal TeamLocation: Preston (with hybrid working after training)Company: Simpson Judge LimitedSalary: Competitive base + uncapped commission + benefitsStart your career in recruitment with a team that will invest in your success.Simpson Judge is a specialist recruitment firm working across professional services - and our Legal division is growing fast. We're looking for ambitious, people-driven individuals to join us as Trainee Recruitment Consultants, with full training, hands-on mentoring, and real career progression from day one.This is an ideal role if you're commercially minded, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a long-term career in recruitment.What You'll Be Doing:

As a Trainee Consultant in the Legal team, you'll work alongside experienced recruiters, learning how to:
Source and qualify high-calibre legal professionals
Build strong relationships with candidates and clients
Write and advertise engaging job ads across multiple platforms
Manage the recruitment process from initial call to placement
Work to sales targets and KPIs, with full support from your manager
Build your own client base over time as you grow into a 360° recruiter

What We're Looking For:

You don't need recruitment experience - we provide all the training - but you do need:
A confident, engaging personality and great communication skills
Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
A desire to learn and push yourself in a sales-driven role
Resilience and determination - recruitment has highs and lows, and you'll need to ride both
A genuine interest in people and career development
Experience in sales, customer service, or legal (a plus, but not essential)

What You'll Get in Return:

Full training & development from experienced recruiters
Uncapped commission structure - your earnings are in your hands
Clear and achievable career progression (Associate to Consultant to Senior & beyond)
Hybrid working (once trained), with a fun, supportive office culture
Regular incentives, bonuses & social events
The chance to work in a growing, successful division with real momentum
Ready to launch your career with a team that backs you to succeed?

Apply now and take your first step into recruitment with Simpson Judge Legal.

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