Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Gravitas Group (London)

Location: London
Salary: £25,000 base + uncapped commission
 

Kick-start your career with Gravitas UK!

Are you ready to launch your career at a fast-growing, international recruitment consultancy specialising in Technology, Finance, Insurance & Banking? Gravitas is a global recruitment firm with offices across Europe and Asia, and we are now hiring ambitious 2026 graduates to join our London office.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will follow a clear development path towards becoming a top-performing consultant - with the long-term opportunity to build and lead your own team. You’ll be joining a high-energy, supportive, and ambitious London team that will invest in your growth from day one.

What makes this opportunity unique?

At Gravitas, you’ll receive industry-leading training, daily coaching, and all the tools you need to become a successful Recruitment Consultant. Our award-winning Learning & Development team and experienced managers will support you every step of the way, helping you gain expertise quickly and make a real impact in a competitive market.

What will you be doing?

As a Recruitment Consultant, you act as the link between clients and candidates - no two days are the same. Your role is split across two core areas:

1. Client Focus

• Prospecting new clients: Identifying business opportunities and reaching out to potential clients.

• Client meetings: Understanding hiring needs and advising on recruitment solutions.

• Account management: Building and maintaining long-term relationships with clients.

2. Candidate Focus

• Sourcing talent: Actively searching, screening, and interviewing candidates.

• Matching: Guiding candidates through the recruitment process and matching them to suitable roles.

• Network building: Maintaining regular contact with candidates to build a strong professional network.

What we offer

• Salary: Competitive base salary of £25K+ 

• Commission: Uncapped and directly tied to your performance

• Hybrid working: Flexibility to balance office and home working

• Holidays: 25 days annual leave

• Training & development: Daily coaching + structured Learning & Development programme

• Career progression: A transparent route to senior consultant and future leadership roles

• Culture: A motivated, energetic, and supportive team environment focused on success and growth

What we’re looking for

We want graduates who demonstrate:

• Ambition: A strong desire to build a career in sales and recruitment

• Coachability: Willingness to learn, take feedback, and grow

• Commercial awareness: Ability to identify opportunities and act on them

• Communication skills: Confident, persuasive, and people-oriented

• Resilience: Motivation to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

Why Gravitas?

Gravitas offers the best of both worlds:

• The personalised support of a close-knit London team

• The infrastructure and opportunities of an international organisation

Your growth is our priority - if you’re driven, we’ll give you everything you need to succeed.

Ready to begin your journey?

Are you a 2026 graduate looking for an exciting, high-impact start to your career?

Apply today by reaching out to Mica Reid on LinkedIn or email at m.reid@gravitasgroup.com and become an essential part of the success story at Gravitas Group London!