Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Delivery Consultant X2 – IT, Software & Digital Poole | Full-time | Hybrid (with flexibility as you progress) Uncapped Commission | Rapid Progression | Incredible Office Culture Are you ambitious, competitive, and ready to build a career where you control your earnings, your success, and your future? Want to join a fast-growing agency where you\’re supported daily but trusted with full autonomy from day one? Welcome to Connect Group. We’re a tech recruitment agency founded in 2021, already making big moves across the IT, Software, and Digital space. We’re a small, high-performing team of six—and growing fast. We’re now looking for 2 driven trainees to join us and take their first step into an exciting, high-reward industry. What You\’ll Be Doing You’ll be trained on every aspect of recruitment—sourcing candidates, winning clients, managing interviews, negotiating offers—but this isn’t classroom learning. You’ll be on the phone, in the market, learning by doing, every day. Why Join Connect Group? Earning Potential in Your Hands: * Strong base salary + uncapped commission from day one * Realistic first-year earnings: £40K–£65K+ * Top performers earn £70K+ within 2–3 years Full Autonomy with Daily Support: * All the tools, training, and support you need * Freedom to run your desk, build your market, and own your success * If you put the hours in and go the extra mile, you’ll come out on top Career Growth: * Clear path from Trainee → Consultant → Senior → Team Lead → Associte Director and then Director level * Direct mentorship from experienced recruiters and our founder * Real responsibility early on Tools & Training: * Structured onboarding programme * Premium tools: LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, internal systems * Ongoing coaching and performance development Work-Life Balance That Works: * We believe in time off and working smart * Early Friday finish * 24 days’ holiday + birthday off + bank holidays * Reduced-hour days when needed * But it’s not always 9 to 5—some days, you’ll need to go beyond Culture & Team: * Tight-knit, supportive team that backs each other * Regular team lunches and socials * Fun, competitive, ambitious office energy * No egos—just good people doing great work Who We\’re Looking For: No recruitment experience needed. Just bring: * Drive, hunger, and strong work ethic * 1 – 3 years experience in recruitment agency or talent delivery role * Confidence speaking to people and building relationships * Resilience—this job has highs and lows * A mindset focused on results, not excuses * A real interest in building a long-term career If you\’re ready to outwork the competition, outlearn everyone in the room, and build a career where you get out what you put in—this is it. 📩 Apply now and let’s talk about your future in recruitment