Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Portishead Full‑time, permanent Competitive base commission About Hunter Selection Hunter Selection is a certified B Corporation and a specialist recruitment consultancy with a mission to use business as a force for good. We pride ourselves on being employee‑owned, with a structure that allows every team member to be a part of the companies growth. At Hunter, our values are: Teamwork & Community - we succeed together, support each other, and build a positive, collaborative environment. Trust & Respect - we act with integrity, treat people fairly, and build transparent relationships internally and externally. Determination & Enjoyment - we work with energy and persistence but also believe meaningful work should be fulfilling and fun. As we expand, we're looking for someone to join our Portishead office and grow in a career in recruitment. Role overview As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will join us at the ground level - learning all aspects of recruitment (candidate sourcing, business development) with the help and guidance of other Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers. Key responsibilities Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates Client relationship management and help deliver excellent service Qualify job briefs and develop job specs in collaboration with senior consultants Learn and utilise recruitment tools, CRM systems, job boards, and social/professional networks Business development-identifying opportunities, supporting proposals, and expanding our client base Engage in team meetings, knowledge‑sharing, and community initiatives consistent with our B‑Corp ethos Hit agreed metrics and targets What we're looking for A strong communicator: you can write & speak confidently and persuasively Motivated, tenacious, and coachable - hunger to learn and grow A collaborative mindset - comfortable working in and contributing to a team Organised, with good attention to detail Some experience in sales is a plus but not mandatory A values fit - you believe business should do well and do good What we offer A clear career progression path Competitive base salary uncapped commission Ownership culture: opportunity to become a shareholder via our Employee Benefits Trust Supportive training, mentoring, and continuous professional development Working in a certified B‑Corp environment committed to sustainability, social impact, and ethical business A friendly, open and fun team environment where your voice matters Modern office in Portishead Private Medical Quarterly and Annual Incentives Discount platform Cycle to work scheme Uncapped commission If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Location: Portishead, Somerset, GB

Posted Date: 10/9/2025