Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Junior Recruitment Consultant – Vivid Resourcing

Location:

Manchester |

Start Date:

May 2026 onwards
Salary:
Competitive base + uncapped commission
Type:
Full-time | Entry-level

About Vivid Resourcing

Founded in 2009, Vivid Resourcing has grown to become a leading player in the recruitment industry, with 11 offices across the globe. What sets us apart? Our "promote-from-within" culture – 100% of our managers started as Junior Recruitment Consultants, just like the role you’re applying for.

We don’t just talk about development – we live it. Our award-winning Learning & Development programme is led by a team of four in-house consultants, providing hands-on coaching, daily support, and real-time feedback – all from day one. We coach, challenge and promote based on merit, not tenure or background.

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be given the keys to run your own business within a business. From sourcing top-tier candidates to building relationships with niche clients, you'll have full ownership of the 360° recruitment process.

You’ll be:

* Sourcing high-quality candidates for specialist roles

* Winning and managing clients within your niche market

* Negotiating deals and placing candidates into exciting opportunities

* Working towards clear KPIs and goals

* Driving your own progression and success – the more you put in, the more you get out

Put simply: source candidates, win clients, do deals.

We care more about character than credentials. What we’re looking for is,

* A recent graduate (any discipline welcome!)

* Competitive and likes to lead from the front

* Target-driven and thrives under pressure

* A natural communicator with resilience and energy

* Motivated by goals, growth, and earning potential

* Ideally (but not essential) have experience in customer service

What We Offer

* Fast, merit-based progression – your promotion is in your hands

* Money from your first deal – no waiting around

* High-earning potential with uncapped commission

* Year 1 - £43,000 average earnings

* Year 2 - £76,000 average earnings

* Year 3 – No consultant earning less than £100,000

* Cycle to work scheme

* Private pension plan

* Half day off on your birthday

* Incredible incentives including:

* Michelin-star Lunch Clubs

* Holidays to Dubai, Palma, Ski Resorts & more

* Team socials and monthly competitions

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to make a name for yourself in recruitment – we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take your first step with Vivid Resourcing