Trainee Recruitment Consultants (HR & Finance Divisions) - On site - Derby

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy speaking to people and want to build a career in a fast-paced, sales-led environment.

You do not need recruitment or sales experience - but you must be:

• Confident making outbound calls and having conversations every day
• Able to build rapport quickly and influence people
• Driven, resilient, and motivated by targets and results
• Professional, articulate, and proactive

Why Join Ashley Kate?

Ashley Kate HR & Finance has been established since 2001 and is part of the wider Nicholas Associates Group - a highly respected, multi-brand recruitment business.

• Specialist HR and Finance recruitment consultancy with a strong reputation
  * Highly sales-driven environment with clear earning potential
  * Opportunity to work with HR professionals across diverse industries
  * Structured training and continuous development from day one
  * Clear progression into a high-performing, high-earning consultant role

This is a long-term career opportunity with real earning potential - not just a trainee role.

The Role
This is a sales-focused recruitment position where success comes from building relationships and consistently being on the phone.

Phase 1: Training & Candidate Management (0-6 months)

• Learn the HR recruitment market and key specialisms
  * Spend a significant amount of time on the phone speaking with HR / Finance professionals
  * Source, screen, and qualify candidates through outbound activity
  * Build and maintain talent pipelines through consistent communication and maintain the CRM accurately
  * Support senior consultants on active vacancies

Phase 2: Client Development & Progression (6+ months)

• Increase outbound business development activity to win new clients
  * Build and grow relationships with HR / Finance hiring managers
  * Manage your own roles end-to-end
  * Negotiate offers and close deals
  * Drive revenue and earn uncapped commission