Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Entry Level) | Hybrid | Dublin - Grafton Recruitment

Salary: €28,000–€30,000

Join our dynamic team at Grafton Recruitment in Dublin as we continue to grow as part of Gi Group, a global leader in the recruitment industry. This is a great opportunity to start a career in recruitment, receive industry-leading training, and work in a supportive team where you can make a real impact in the local market.

About Grafton Recruitment:

For over 40 years, Grafton Recruitment — part of Gi Group — has been a leading provider of first-class recruitment services across Europe, with a strong UK and international presence. Specialising in white collar and permanent roles, our mission is to empower people and organisations by finding, nurturing, and managing talent.

The role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll learn the fundamentals of recruitment and be supported to build the skills needed to source talent, develop relationships, and manage the recruitment lifecycle. This role suits someone motivated, coachable, and keen to grow in a performance-driven environment where development is recognised and rewarded.

Key responsibilities

• Support 360 recruitment activity, combining candidate delivery with client development (winning and servicing business).

• Build and maintain a candidate network through proactive sourcing, screening, interviewing and relationship management.

• Develop client relationships and support business development, including lead generation, outreach/cold calling, arranging meetings, taking job briefs and supporting terms negotiations (with guidance from senior consultants).

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from job briefing and shortlisting through interview coordination, offers and reference checks.

• Maintain accurate records on the ATS/CRM, track activity, and contribute to team KPIs (e.g., calls/meetings, job flow, CV submissions, interviews and placements).

What we’re looking for

• Strong communication skills with a professional, approachable style

• Proactive, resilient mindset and a genuine willingness to learn

• Ability to collaborate as part of a team and contribute to shared goals

• Strong organisation skills and attention to detail

What we offer

• Competitive starting salary (€28k–€30k) with an attractive commission structure as you progress

• Comprehensive training and structured career development within a respected international group

• Mentoring from experienced consultants and access to best-in-class tools and resources

• Incentives, rewards and team social events

• Hybrid working to support work–life balance