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Trainee Recruitment Consultant


Company : KD Recruitment Limited


Location : Malton, England


Created : 2026-03-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

If youre the sort of customer-focused person who does what they say theyll do, enjoys building genuine relationships, and is happy to pick up the phone and create opportunities, this could be a brilliant next step.If you live within North Yorkshire / East Yorkshire we would love to hear from you. You dont need recruitment experience for this Trainee Recruitment Consultant as well teach you the job. What we cant teach is attitude: how you show up, how you treat people, and the standards you hold yourself to.You might come from sales and business development, client account management, customer success / customer services, lettings/estate agency, HR/admin etc. Any role where youve built relationships, handled pressure, and delivered a high standard of service.If youve got the right approach, we can teach you recruitment.What this Trainee Recruitment Consultant role is really aboutThis is a people-first, relationship-led sales role within a trusted Recruitment Agency in North & East Yorkshire. Youll be helping local businesses hire well and helping candidates take the next step in their career, by understanding what matters to both sides and delivering a consistently high level of service.Its not a quick win environment, and its not about being pushy. Its about earning trust, getting the details right, and building a reputation that grows through repeat business and referrals.What youll be doingGrowing and looking after client relationships (sales & business development)Picking up the phone to introduce KD Recruitment to new businesses and book client meetingsGoing out to meet new and existing clients across North & East Yorkshire and becoming a trusted recruitment partnerAsking the right questions to truly understand the role, the team, and what the right candidate fit looks likeKeeping clients updated, following through, and delivering a service that makes them want to come backMapping your market to increase business growth and new opportunitiesAttracting, interviewing and supporting candidates (candidate attraction)Finding and attracting candidates through advertising, outreach, networking and searchInterviewing candidates thoroughly, understanding their goals, motivators, and what theyre looking for nextHelping candidates present themselves well (CV advice, interview preparation, honest guidance)Marketing strong candidates to your client network and creating opportunities for their next career moveManaging the recruitment process end-to-end with clear communication and high standardsBuilding your own desk (performance & commission)Developing a pipeline of clients and candidatesWorking to targets and KPIs with consistency and paceBeing motivated by commission, because performance here is recognised and rewardedYoull enjoy this role if youLike talking to people and can build rapport quickly (on the phone and face-to-face)Are naturally curious and you ask great questions and genuinely listenTake pride in doing things properly and following throughAre resilient and self-motivatedWant to build something as youre hungry to grow a client base and develop a careerCare about people and want to do work that genuinely makes a differenceAre values led with honesty and integrity, passionate about what you do and the people you work with, delivering excellence, never stop learning and are socially responsibleWhat youll get at KD RecruitmentSimply Health plan20 days holiday + bank holidays increasing over timeYour birthday offLaptop and mobile phoneFlexible working / ability to manage your diary and where you work from to meet the needs of the business, your colleagues and your role from the office / home / other locationsBusiness miles and expenses paidFull training plan and ongoing supportA team that works to high standards and backs each otherA role where relationships and reputation matterUncapped commission with genuine earning potentialCareer progressionCommunity engagement opportunitiesTeam days outLots of ad hoc reward and recognitionA fun and engaging place to workThis vacancy is being advertised through KD Recruitment Limited who are operating as an Employment Agency.Due to the volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks, please assume you have not been short listed for this particular role.KD Recruitment Limited is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications and we are also committed to protecting your personal data. If you would like to read our privacy policy, please go to our website where you will find all the information you need to know about how we will use and process your personal data.You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for up to date jobs and other helpful information.JBRP1_UKTJ