Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Hays · Reading

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Recruitment Consultant

Reading (RG1 1AX) | Hybrid Working

£27,937 + Uncapped Commission

Join us at our Recruitment Open Day & Assessment Centre

Wednesday 23rd September | Reading office

Looking for a career where your ambition directly impacts your earnings and progression?

We're inviting motivated, sales-driven individuals to attend our Recruitment Open Day and Assessment Centre in Reading and discover what a career with Hays can offer.

Whether you're early in your sales career or already have experience in a customer-facing environment, this is your opportunity to learn more about Recruitment Consulting and explore opportunities within our teams.

Why Recruitment?

As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll build relationships with businesses and professionals, helping organisations find exceptional talent while supporting candidates to secure their next career move.

You'll be responsible for:

  • Winning and developing new business opportunities
  • Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates
  • Interviewing and sourcing high-quality talent
  • Managing the end-to-end recruitment process
  • Negotiating offers and supporting candidates through onboarding
  • Developing expertise within your chosen market

Your success will be rewarded with uncapped commission, structured career progression, and industry-leading training.

Why Join Our Reading Team?

You'll benefit from:

  • Modern city-centre office location
  • Excellent transport links and local amenities
  • Monthly social and networking events
  • Supportive team environment from Consultant to Director level
  • Structured training, mentoring, and clear promotion pathways

What's in It for You?

At Hays, we invest heavily in your success.

You'll receive:

  • Industry-leading training from day one
  • Clear and achievable career progression
  • Hybrid and flexible working
  • Uncapped commission and regular incentive schemes
  • Leadership development opportunities
  • Local and international high-performer trips
  • Birthday off, volunteering days and enhanced leave benefits
  • Wellbeing, lifestyle and retail discounts
  • Inclusive employee networks and support groups
  • Global career opportunities across the Hays network

Our colleagues regularly describe Hays as high-energy, supportive, ambitious and fun. We work hard, celebrate success, and help each other achieve more.

Ready to Discover a Career in Recruitment?

Our Open Day & Assessment Centre on Wednesday 23rd September is a fantastic opportunity to meet the team, learn more about recruitment, and explore how a career with Hays could accelerate your professional growth.

Places are limited, so apply now or get in touch to secure your place.

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Posted 08 Sep 2026
Apply by 01 Oct 2026

Where you'd be based

RG1 1AX

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