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Graduate Recruitment Consultant

  • Bristol City Centre, Bristol
  • Permanent
  • Nov 3, 2026

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Salary: £26,000 basic + uncapped commission (OTE £30k - £40k Year 1) | Industry-leading training | Merit-based progression (Entry Level to Director)
Location: Bristol City Centre
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (Early Finish Fridays!)

Are you a graduate who's driven, competitive and motivated by results? Want a career where you can increase your earnings quickly and progress based on performance?

Rise Technical Recruitment is one of the UK's fastest-growing specialist recruitment businesses, working across Engineering, Energy, Technology and Construction, with offices in the UK, US and Europe. You'll join a high-energy environment and be set up to succeed from day one.

The role

As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll build your own specialist desk, speak to clients and talent daily, and develop the skills to win business, manage processes and close deals. This is a phone-led, target-driven position with uncapped commission and long-term progression.

What you'll do

  • Source and qualify professionals within your market
  • Coordinate interviews and manage candidate/client communication
  • Build relationships with new and existing clients
  • Win new business through business development and account management
  • Manage the process end-to-end (briefing → offer)
  • Negotiate offers and close deals

Training & development (from day one)

You don't need recruitment experience, we'll teach you everything. You'll receive:

  • A structured onboarding programme covering the full recruitment process
  • Daily coaching and 1-1 support from experienced consultants and leaders
  • Clear targets and a step-by-step plan to get you earning commission quickly
  • Ongoing training focused on performance, promotion and long-term leadership development

What we're looking for

  • Ambition, resilience and strong work ethic
  • Confident communicator (comfortable on the phone)
  • Motivated by targets, earnings and progression
  • Coachable mindset and willingness to learn
  • Sales experience helpful, but not essential

Your future at Rise

If you want a graduate career where your results drive your earnings and progression into leadership, apply today.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH277673X_1793722098
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Bristol City Centre, Bristol

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Up to £26,000 per annum + Commission, Progression to leadership

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Permanent

Job Type

Careers at Rise

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BBBH277673X_1793722098

Reference Number

03 Nov 2026

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Ella Evans

Talent Acquisition Advisor