Job Description:

Recruitment Apprentice / Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £18,000–£20,000 basic salary, plus uncapped commission, bonuses and incentives

Nexus Careers is looking for an ambitious and confident individual to join our growing Chelmsford team as a Recruitment Apprentice or Trainee Recruitment Consultant.

No previous recruitment experience is required. We are looking for someone who is motivated, personable, comfortable speaking with people and keen to build a long-term career in a fast-paced, performance-driven industry.

About Nexus Careers

Nexus Careers is an independent recruitment business specialising in:

• Data Centres and Critical Environments
• Facilities Management and Building Services Engineering
• Construction and Projects
• Grounds Maintenance, Landscaping and Arboriculture
• Ex-Forces recruitment and resettlement

You will join a growing business with established clients, live vacancies and an extensive network of candidates across the UK.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Sourcing and approaching prospective candidates
• Advertising vacancies across job boards and social media
• Conducting candidate registration and screening calls
• Matching candidates with suitable career opportunities
• Building strong relationships with clients and candidates
• Arranging interviews and managing feedback
• Supporting business development and client growth
• Maintaining accurate records within our CRM
• Working towards individual and team performance targets

What We Are Looking For

• Confident and professional communication skills
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• An ambitious, competitive and target-driven personality
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Resilience and the ability to handle setbacks
• An interest in sales, recruitment or business development
• Previous sales or customer service experience is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Uncapped commission and bonus opportunities
• Regular incentives and team rewards
• Structured training and ongoing development
• Clear progression into a Recruitment Consultant position
• Hybrid working opportunities once established
• A modern office environment in Chelmsford
• Genuine responsibility and progression based on performance
• The opportunity to grow with an ambitious independent business

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who wants to learn recruitment properly, earn commission and build a successful long-term career.

To apply, send your CV to Nexus Careers or contact Ben Miller directly for a confidential conversation.