Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Executive Search

Have you ever considered a career in recruitment? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a big impact on people’s lives with a clear development plan to success? CMA Recruitment Group could be what you are looking for...

Who are CMA?

CMA Recruitment Group is the South’s leading independent Accountancy & Finance, Executive and HR recruitment consultancy.

Our wealth of experience, professionalism and consistency at CMA Recruitment Group sets us apart.  We are dedicated to providing an environment for our employees where they can develop and flourish, which is just one of the reasons our people stay with us. 

We support our people to set them on the path to success, delivering a remarkable service to our clients and candidates.  Our team tell us they are proud to work for an organisation that values integrity, inclusion and wellbeing, whilst innovating and growing to provide clear development and progression opportunities to all.

Our Recruitment Academy

We are delighted to be building upon the success of our Recruitment Academy. Our business is growing and we are looking for Associate Consultants to be a part of that growth.  With an office expansion planned, this is a fantastic time to be joining our business.

Over the course of two years you will be exposed to everything you need to build a successful career in recruitment, ultimately achieving a Level 3 Certificate in Recruitment Practice (CertRP) and become a Consultant with us:

• Sourcing and managing candidate relationships, learning how to qualify and influence great people
• Market mapping the senior finance market in your geographical area
• Client relationship management and how to build up long term relationships with clients and prospects
• Negotiation of offers to achieve excellent results
• Managing recruitment projects and taking part in working groups relating to social media, diversity and wellbeing to name a few
• Presentation skills with the opportunity to present to our Leadership Team

What will my development plan look like?

Successful applicants will form a new Academy cohort and will receive initial classroom-based and virtual training in bite size chunks.  New recruits will then be based in one of our offices, gaining hands-on experience of our business and learning the many valuable skills you will need to be a success.  Development will continue throughout the programme, focusing on industry knowledge, recruitment and softer skills, resulting in professional accreditation.

Who are we looking for?

Whilst a degree is a nice-to-have for this role, we will also consider applications from candidates who have some work experience within a sales / client focused environment.  The most important things to demonstrate are the attributes which make a great recruiter.

Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to speak to, influence, and connect with, a wide variety of people.  We are looking for candidates who are eager to learn and have the drive to succeed.  A collaborative and team focused approach is vital to success at CMA.

We are looking for commercially astute applicants who enjoy challenging themselves and pushing outside of their comfort zones, having the resilience to keep going when times get tough. Analytical thinking is important, alongside the ability to research effectively.

Some experience of working in an office environment would be preferable and candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Additional benefits and information

Salary: £25,000 + commission, 25 days holiday, pension, healthcare, hybrid working, personal development allowance

Location: This role is based in our Southampton office, with hybrid working available.

Your application

Please apply by our closing date, Friday 23rd February. The recruitment process will consist of a virtual interview, video submission, personality profile and an assessment centre in March 2024.

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