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Junior Recruitment Consultant – Vivid Resourcing

Location: Manchester | Start Date: Summer 2026 (May - September)

Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission

Type: Full-time | Entry-level


About Vivid Resourcing

Founded in 2009, Vivid Resourcing has grown to become a leading player in the recruitment industry, with 11 offices across the globe. What sets us apart? Our "promote-from-within" culture – 100% of our managers started as Junior Recruitment Consultants, just like the role you’re applying for.

We don’t just talk about development – we live it. Our award-winning Learning & Development programme is led by a team of four in-house consultants, providing hands-on coaching, daily support, and real-time feedback – all from day one. We coach, challenge and promote based on merit, not tenure or background.


What Will You Be Doing?

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be given the keys to run your own business within a business. From sourcing top-tier candidates to building relationships with niche clients, you'll have full ownership of the 360° recruitment process.

You’ll be:

  • Sourcing high-quality candidates for specialist roles
  • Winning and managing clients within your niche market
  • Negotiating deals and placing candidates into exciting opportunities
  • Working towards clear KPIs and goals
  • Driving your own progression and success – the more you put in, the more you get out

Put simply: source candidates, win clients, do deals.


We care more about character than credentials. What we’re looking for is,

  • A recent graduate (any discipline welcome!)
  • Competitive and likes to lead from the front
  • Target-driven and thrives under pressure
  • A natural communicator with resilience and energy
  • Motivated by goals, growth, and earning potential
  • Ideally (but not essential) have experience in customer service


What We Offer

  • Fast, merit-based progression – your promotion is in your hands
  • Money from your first deal – no waiting around
  • High-earning potential with uncapped commission
  • Year 1 - £43,000 average earnings
  • Year 2 - £76,000 average earnings
  • Year 3 – No consultant earning less than £100,000
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Private pension plan
  • Half day off on your birthday
  • Incredible incentives including:
  • Michelin-star Lunch Clubs
  • Holidays to Dubai, Palma, Ski Resorts & more
  • Team socials and monthly competitions


Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're ambitious, driven, and ready to make a name for yourself in recruitment – we want to hear from you.


Apply today and take your first step with Vivid Resourcing.

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Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Business

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