Graduate Recruitment Consultant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£27,937 to £27,937 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Cardiff, CF10 5BT
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Recruitment Consultant

Cardiff (CF10 5BT) | Hybrid Working

£27,937 + Uncapped Commission

Join us at our Recruitment Open Day & Assessment Centre

Thursday 1st October | Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff Team?

Located in the heart of Cardiff at

CF10 5BT, our office is home to a high-performing team supporting clients and candidates across the South West. With a collaborative and ambitious culture, Cardiff offers an exciting environment for consultants looking to build a successful recruitment career.

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 Thursday 1st October 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.

At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.

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