Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant
- Leeds
- Permanent·Hybrid
- Full time
Job Description
At SThree, we’re not just hiring recruiters—we’re building the next generation of STEM talent matchmakers. If you’re curious, driven, and ready to make a real impact, this is your launchpad.
We’re a global STEM workforce consultancy, connecting brilliant minds with the world’s most innovative companies. From Life Sciences to Tech, Engineering to Maths we help shape the future— one placement at a time.
📍 Leeds City Centre
🏡 Hybrid Working (4 days office / 1 day home)
💰 Starting Salary: £27,500+ (Higher DOE)
💸 Uncapped Commission | No Threshold | No Limits
🚀 Start Your Career Where the Future Works
📈 Outpace Tomorrow Together
💼 What You’ll Be Doing
This isn’t just a job—it’s a career accelerator. As an Associate (Trainee) Recruitment Consultant, you’ll:
🌐 Use digital tools, referrals, and events to find top talent 🧠 Interview and assess candidates to match them with the right roles 🤝 Build strong relationships with clients and candidates 💬 Negotiate offers - Make placements 🔄 Manage the full recruitment cycle (360) from start to finish 📑 Vertical market specialist
You’ll be supported every step of the way with best-in-class training and a clear path to promotion through our SThree Velocity Programme.
🧠 What You Bring
We’re looking for people who are:
🔋 Self-motivated and proactive 🏅 Resilient and competitive 💬 Great communicators and team players 💡 Quick learners with a growth mindset 💼 Experienced in sales, or similar commercial customer centric roles
⚠️Heads Up⚠️
This is an entry point into recruitment—but not into the working world. You’ll need some prior experience in a fast-paced, people-focused commercial environment.
🎁 What You’ll Get
We believe in rewarding potential. Here’s what’s in it for you:
💷 Competitive salary + uncapped commission 🌍 Global career opportunities (33 locations worldwide) 🛫 Incentive trips to amazing destinations 🍽️ Director Lunch Clubs at top restaurants 🧘 Thrive wellbeing community 🏥 Private medical cover + optional dental 🏖️ 28 days holiday + bank holidays + buy more 👶 Industry-leading parental leave 📈 Company share scheme 🚀 Velocity career progression programme 🤝 Culture That Feels Like You
We’re a team of diverse, creative, and ambitious individuals—from ex-athletes to DJs to writers. What unites us? We’re all in on doing the right thing, building relationships, thinking big, and having fun while we do it.
Expect Friday wrap-ups, team shoutouts, socials, and a culture that celebrates you being you!
📲 Let’s Talk
Send your CV in the first instance including your contact details - And the SThree TA Team will take it from there


