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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

CPR RecruitmentMaidstone, Kent🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Aug 2026

Why this role stands out

Embark on a rewarding career path with CPR Recruitment's Accelerator Academy, offering extensive training and a clear route to becoming a successful consultant within six months, with the potential to earn £35k+ in your first year. If you're an ambitious individual eager to develop sales and business acumen within a dynamic and supportive team, this on-site opportunity is perfect for you. Apply now to kickstart your journey in the thriving construction recruitment sector!

Quick overview

SeniorityEntry Level
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationMaidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
Learning & Development

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant CPR Accelerator Academy
Maidstone Head Office £24k £26k Basic £35k+ OTE Year One 2 Paid International Trips a Year

From newcomer to consultant in 6 months.

CPR Recruitment is one of the UK's fastest-growing construction recruitment businesses, with offices in Maidstone, Reading and Birmingham and a team that's built its success on hard work, high standards and a lot of fun along the way.

We're looking for 2 ambitious people to join the CPR Accelerator Academy at our Maidstone Head Office. No recruitment experience? Good. We'll teach you everything.

Proof it works
The two trainees who joined our programme last year are on track to earn £80k this year. This year, that could be you.

Your 6-month Accelerator Academy
We've invested in a dedicated Learning & Development function, led by our L&D Manager, so your growth isn't left to chance. You'll get:

  • A structured development plan from day one, setting out exactly what's expected of you and exactly what we'll do to help you get there
  • One-to-one coaching from CPR's top billers and managers, including consultants who've billed over £1 million in their CPR careers
  • Classroom-style training sessions covering sales, business development, candidate management and the construction industry
  • External sales training from industry specialists
  • Hands-on experience with Bullhorn, the market-leading recruitment CRM, including live leaderboards so you can see your progress (and compete) every day
  • A clear route onto an established recruitment desk once you graduate

What your day looks like

  • Working from our central Maidstone Head Office alongside a buzzing, supportive team
  • Getting out on site visits and client days with experienced consultants
  • Learning to win and grow relationships with new and existing clients
  • Matching skilled trades and labour to live construction projects across the UK

What's in it for you

  • £24k £26k basic salary
  • Realistic year-one OTE of £35k+, with uncapped commission on one of the best schemes in the market
  • Weekly, monthly and quarterly incentives
  • Two all-expenses-paid international company trips a year: one in the sun and one ski trip
  • Our annual Christmas Conference and awards night, celebrating the year's top performers
  • Genuine career progression, with regular promotions from within. We grow our team organically, and many of our leaders started exactly where you will

Who we're looking for

  • Hungry to learn and eager to be coached
  • Hardworking, with a can-do attitude
  • Quick on your feet and comfortable making decisions
  • Tenacious and resilient. You don't give up easily
  • Motivated by money and serious about building a long-term career
  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent)

Ready to accelerate your career?
Apply now with your CV and Tim Sutton will be in touch.

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