Graduate / Entry-level Recruitment Consultant | London

Graduate / Entry-level Recruitment Consultant

Location: London
Brand: Lawrence Harvey | Part of LHi Group
Salary: £30K + uncapped commission
Experience: No previous recruitment experience required

Start your career in recruitment

Looking to start a career where your hard work, ambition and results can directly influence your earnings and progression?

We're hiring a Graduate / Entry-level Recruitment Consultant to join Lawrence Harvey in London.

Whether you're a recent graduate, have experience in sales or customer-facing roles, or are simply looking for a new career direction, this could be the opportunity for you.

You don't need previous recruitment experience or a background in technology. We'll provide the training, support and industry knowledge to help you develop into a successful recruitment consultant.

The opportunity

Recruitment is a fast-paced, people-focused career that combines sales, business development and relationship building.

You'll work with businesses looking to hire specialist technology talent and professionals exploring their next career opportunity. Your role will be to bring the two together, building relationships, developing your commercial skills and earning commission from successful placements.

From day one, you'll receive structured training and support from experienced consultants, while gradually taking ownership of your own clients, candidates and recruitment processes.

As you develop, you'll have the opportunity to build your own specialist network, increase your earning potential and progress into more senior roles.

If you're ambitious, enjoy speaking with people and want a career where you're rewarded for the results you achieve, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Lawrence Harvey?

Lawrence Harvey specialises in recruitment across Technology and Business Transformation, connecting businesses with professionals who help them innovate, grow and navigate change.

Our expertise covers specialist areas including Artificial Intelligence, Data, Cybersecurity, Cloud, Engineering and Business Transformation.

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll develop an understanding of these markets, build relationships with specialist professionals and work with organisations looking to secure talent in areas that are increasingly important to their businesses.

You don't need a technology background to get started. We'll help you understand your specialist market, the roles you'll recruit for and how to build a successful career within it.

Why LHi Group?

Lawrence Harvey is part of LHi Group, a global, employee-owned specialist talent solutions business.

Joining us means you'll benefit from the specialist expertise and entrepreneurial environment of Lawrence Harvey, backed by the resources, training and international reach of LHi Group.

Here's what makes LHi different:

• Employee ownership: We're a 100% employee-owned business, giving our people a stake in the company's long-term success.

• Learning and development: Structured training and ongoing support to help you build your recruitment career.

• Career progression: Opportunities to progress based on your performance, development and ambition.

• International opportunities: With offices across the US, UK and Europe, there may be opportunities to develop your career internationally.

• Specialist expertise: Build knowledge and professional networks within a dedicated recruitment market.

• Culture and rewards: Be part of a business that recognises performance, celebrates success and encourages people to make a difference.

Why join our London team?

Join our London team and start your recruitment career in one of the world's major commercial and professional services centres.

You'll be surrounded by ambitious, commercially driven individuals, with the opportunity to learn from experienced consultants and develop within a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Working alongside specialist recruitment professionals, you'll build your commercial skills, professional network and knowledge of the technology market while receiving hands-on support to help you achieve your goals.

Salary, commission and benefits

As a Graduate / Entry-level Recruitment Consultant at Lawrence Harvey in London, you'll receive:

• Base salary: £30K

• Commission: Uncapped commission structure

• Structured recruitment and sales training.

• Ongoing coaching and development.

• Clear opportunities for career progression.

• Employee ownership benefits.

What does a Graduate Recruitment Consultant do?

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn how to connect businesses with the specialist technology professionals they need.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and speaking with candidates about their experience, skills and career ambitions.

• Building relationships with clients and understanding their hiring requirements.

• Sourcing suitable candidates through recruitment platforms, professional networks and other channels.

• Learning how to generate new business and develop client relationships.

• Managing candidate interviews, feedback and recruitment processes.

• Developing negotiation, sales and communication skills.

• Building your professional network within your specialist technology market.

• Working towards individual targets and earning commission from successful placements.

• Developing your industry knowledge and becoming a specialist in your market.

You'll receive support as you learn, with increasing responsibility as your confidence and experience grow.

Who are we looking for?

You don't need previous recruitment experience to join us.

We're looking for people who are ambitious, motivated and willing to put the work in to build a successful career.

You'll ideally bring:

• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with new people.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

• Drive, ambition and motivation to achieve targets.

• Resilience and the ability to handle setbacks.

• Good organisation and time management skills.

• A genuine interest in sales, business and building professional relationships.

• The ability to work independently and contribute to a team.

• A competitive mindset and a desire to achieve personal and professional goals.

You might be a recent graduate or have experience in sales, business development, hospitality, retail, customer service or another target-driven environment.

Essential: Strong communication skills, a positive attitude and a genuine motivation to build a career in recruitment.

Desirable: Previous sales, commercial or customer-facing experience.

A university degree is not required unless specifically necessary for the vacancy.

Training and career progression

We don't expect you to know everything about recruitment when you join.

You'll receive structured training and ongoing support to help you develop your skills, including:

• Recruitment fundamentals and the recruitment process.

• Sales and business development.

• Candidate sourcing and engagement.

• Client relationship management.

• Negotiation and closing.

• Market mapping and networking.

• Building your professional reputation.

• Understanding the technology industry and your specialist market.

As you gain experience and deliver results, you'll have opportunities to take on more responsibility and progress your career.

A potential career path could include:

Graduate Recruitment Consultant → Recruitment Consultant → Senior Recruitment Consultant → Principal Consultant or Team Leader

Further progression opportunities may include senior individual contributor or management roles, depending on your ambitions and performance.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous recruitment experience?

No. This is an entry-level opportunity, and we'll provide training to help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful recruitment consultant.

Do I need a degree to apply?

Not necessarily. We're interested in your attitude, ambition, communication skills and potential, whether you're a graduate or have gained experience through work.

Is recruitment a sales job?

Yes, recruitment is a commercially focused career involving sales, business development and relationship building. You'll work with clients and candidates, develop your network and earn commission through successful placements.

How much can a Graduate Recruitment Consultant earn in London?

The base salary for this position is [insert salary/range], with an additional commission structure offering the opportunity to increase your earnings through successful placements.

Build your career with Lawrence Harvey

If you're looking for an entry-level recruitment opportunity in London, want to develop valuable commercial skills and are motivated to build a career where your performance can make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Lawrence Harvey, part of LHi Group, and take your first step towards becoming a specialist recruitment consultant.

Apply today for our Graduate / Entry-level Recruitment Consultant position in London.