Graduate Recruitment Consultant

A new graduate job with the world's leading recruitment experts based with our Southampton office


A recent or soon to become Graduate? Looking to start a career with endless possibilities in a fun and dynamic culture? Hays is a leading global professional recruiting group, the expert at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide. We've been voted the best recruiter to work for in the U.K. by Glassdoor, Rate My Placement & the JobCrowd. We are the most followed recruiter globally on LinkedIn and have even been awarded an NES award for our commitment to diversity and inclusivity.

Your new role
We are hiring for Graduate Recruitment Consultants that will specialise in our Construction & Property division for both temporary and permanent work. Speaking to clients and candidates on a daily basis you will build relationships within the local markets to successfully place people into work, enhancing their careers. We will give you the relevant tools and resources to manage your own business and become a successful recruiter.


What you need to succeed
To be a successful graduate in recruitment you will have completed your degree, have excellent communication and presentation skills whilst a driven and determined personality. Previous sales experience would be preferred.

You will also need to be:

• Sales driven & relationship focused
• Results-focused
• Possess an ambitious drive to succeed
• Passionate about people, outgoing and confident

What you get in return

• Industry leading training and development
• An opportunity for a global career & re-location to any of our 33 countries
• Flexible working options
• Promotion at six months and salary increase
• The chance to buy and sell holiday
• Uncapped commission
• Incentives and rewards including international trips and exclusive events
• Gym discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Charitable Giving

Hays is a well-established business and those who join will enjoy the opportunity to use our developed platforms and relationships to quickly progress their recruitment career. Our culture is meritocratic; we share a passion for creating opportunities for our people to flourish & succeed whatever their background. We deliver a world-class service to a diverse customer-base and as such welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds.

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