Associate Recruitment Consultant

Operational|Strategy|Pivotal Partners

Job Title: Associate Recruitment Consultant

Location: City of London, England – Hybrid/On-site

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Us:

Pivotal Partners is a leading recruitment company specialising in building the most disruptive early‑stage software companies globally. With an ambitious and collaborative team, we pride ourselves on delivering best‑in‑class hiring experiences. As we scale, we’re looking for graduates with PHD (Persistence, Heart & Desire) who will be the future core of our business as we scale from 20‑50 employees over the next 18 months. Join the journey at Pivotal Partners, where greatness begins with humble origins. We’re not just recruiters; we’re architects of success, striving for excellence in everything we do, feel the magnetic pull of extraordinary financial rewards, the chance to collaborate with tech\’s finest, and unparalleled professional growth. Pivotal Partners is dedicated to empowering innovative founders and forward‑thinking C‑level executives in the early stages of their ventures.

What we’re looking for:

• Recent graduates from top universities (any discipline)
• A naturally competitive mindset – a background in high‑level sport or other high‑performance environments is a strong plus
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Resilience, grit, and the ability to thrive in a target‑driven setting
• A genuine desire to learn, grow, and be the best
• Previous sales or recruitment experience is advantageous but not essential

What you’ll be doing:

• Completing a bespoke one‑month onboarding program designed by two highly successful industry leaders.
• Managing the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, briefing, closing.
• Partnering with some of the most successful early‑stage tech startups globally.
• Building and nurturing candidate & client networks across some of the fastest growing tech spaces in the world.

What you’ll get:

• Industry‑leading training and ongoing mentorship.
• Chance to work alongside several £1 million billers.
• Working with a dedicated communications coach to accelerate your commercial and interpersonal development.
• 30+% Commission with no threshold.
• Monthly lunch clubs (London\’s top restauratns).
• Team incentives (We have already been to Dubai, Val Disere, Ibiza, St Tropez, Monaco.
• Quarterly wellbeing days (4 per year)

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Software Development, and Information Services