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Job Title


Graduate Management Trainee Programme – Executive Search


Company : Walker Cole International


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2026-01-10


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Walker Cole International is a pharmaceutical and life sciences executive search company who specialise in global recruitment consultancy services. We are currently searching for applicants to join our July & September 2026 Graduate Management Trainee Programme as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to work from our central London offices, with the opportunity to relocate internationally in the future, as a part of our global expansion.Key Responsibilities:Identify specialist pharmaceutical professionals through data mining, telephone interviews, personal meetings, business development, and marketing activities.Personal accountability for sales generation and fee income.Network and interview pharmaceutical executives to promote the reputation of Walker Cole International.Develop expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to support your delivery of key, recruitment client projects.Candidate Requirements:A recent Bachelors or Masters graduateFluency in either German, Dutch or French would be an advantage but not a mustPrevious work experience including placement year or customer-facing roleStrong interpersonal and communication skillsSporting success or competitive hobbies are highly desirableThe right to work in the UK permanentlyRewards & Benefits:Competitive graduate salaryUncapped commissionIndustry-leading training & development programme, up to management levelPrivate Health Insurance & Wealth management consulting adviceGym onsitePensionInclusive and supportive working environment and cultureexecutive search | sales graduate | recruitment | contract recruitment | business development | direct sales | graduate management trainee | graduate management training