Trainee Recruitment Consultant - JANUARY 2025 START

'Shaping the IT industry one placement at a time'​

At Optimus Search, we are specialists in the provision of Digital, Data and Life Sciences recruitment services. We identify, engage and secure the leading tech talent in the European market place and connect them with the most exciting businesses and opportunities across the continent.

The markets in which we work in constantly progress, so we do too. It’s this approach that has taken us from our beginnings in the mobile market to our three market-leading divisions of today.

- Optimus Digital

- Optimus Data

- Optimus Life Sciences

We're currently seeking Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our team, and we've made substantial investments in our already award-winning learning and development function, with plans to increase it by 40% this year alone! If you're looking to work for a company that offers clear progression opportunities, look no further.

With training delivered by our very own learning and development director, we are committed to the upskilling and success of each one of our consultants at every level.

The Role

No Prior Experience necessary but what we're looking for:

• Hardworking, energetic, ambitious, and accountable individuals.
• A strong work ethic and a genuine passion for sales.
• Proactive problem-solvers who exhibit quick thinking and adaptability.
• A natural inclination for healthy competition and an unwavering drive to surpass targets.
• Vibrant, outgoing personalities that seamlessly integrate into our dynamic office culture.

Responsibilities as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant:

• Conducting sales calls to prospective and past clients to promote Optimus Search as a valued business partner.
• Participating in meetings and negotiating rates.
• Crafting job adverts and social media content to attract top talent.
• Proactively headhunting candidates with specific skill sets.
• Coordinating interviews and extending job offers to successful candidates.
• Building and nurturing strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

What we offer:

• Competitive basic salary with exceptional commission potential
• Realistic first-year earnings of £40,000 OTE.
• High-performing individuals can earn well over £230,000.
• Exceptional training delivered by our accomplished Learning and development director, providing practical insights and minimizing classroom sessions.
• Monthly lunch clubs at esteemed Michelin-starred restaurants, honoring achievers of monthly targets, regardless of tenure.
• Two exciting annual holiday incentives, rewarding our top performers with fully-funded trips to captivating destinations such as Ibiza, Vegas, and Morzine!
• Quarterly and annual prizes
• Dress-down Fridays, early finishes, and a well-stocked bar, fostering an enjoyable atmosphere for unwinding with the team.