Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Portishead
Full‑time, permanent
Competitive base + commission

About Hunter Selection

Hunter Selection is a certified B Corporation and a specialist recruitment consultancy with a mission to use business as a force for good.
We pride ourselves on being employee‑owned, with a structure that allows every team member to be a part of the companies growth.

At Hunter, our values are:

• Teamwork & Community – we succeed together, support each other, and build a positive, collaborative environment.
• Trust & Respect – we act with integrity, treat people fairly, and build transparent relationships internally and externally.
• Determination & Enjoyment – we work with energy and persistence but also believe meaningful work should be fulfilling and fun.
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As we expand, we’re looking for someone to join our Portishead office and grow in a career in recruitment.

Role overview

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will join us at the ground level — learning all aspects of recruitment (candidate sourcing, business development) with the help and guidance of other Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates
• Client relationship management and help deliver excellent service
• Qualify job briefs and develop job specs in collaboration with senior consultants
• Learn and utilise recruitment tools, CRM systems, job boards, and social/professional networks
• Business development—identifying opportunities, supporting proposals, and expanding our client base
• Engage in team meetings, knowledge‑sharing, and community initiatives consistent with our B‑Corp ethos
• Hit agreed metrics and targets

What we’re looking for

• A strong communicator: you can write & speak confidently and persuasively
• Motivated, tenacious, and coachable — hunger to learn and grow
• A collaborative mindset — comfortable working in and contributing to a team
• Organised, with good attention to detail
• Some experience in sales is a plus but not mandatory
• A values fit — you believe business should do well and do good

What we offer

• A clear career progression path
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Ownership culture: opportunity to become a shareholder via our Employee Benefits Trust
• Supportive training, mentoring, and continuous professional development
• Working in a certified B‑Corp environment committed to sustainability, social impact, and ethical business
• A friendly, open and fun team environment where your voice matters
• Modern office in Portishead
• Private Medical
• Quarterly and Annual Incentives
• Discount platform
• Cycle to work scheme
• Uncapped commission