Associate Recruitment Consultant


Company:	Search Consultancy LTD
Salary:	£27,000 to £28,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH2 3HS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	26 Oct 2026
Closing date:	25 Nov 2026

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Summary

Associate Recruitment Consultant

Edinburgh

£27,000 - £28,000 per annum +

Uncapped Commission

Search Recruitment Group is looking for an ambitious and commercially driven Associate Recruitment Consultant to join our established Edinburgh team.

Established in 1987, Search is one of the UK's leading recruitment businesses, with an extensive presence across the UK and New York. With almost 40 years of industry experience, we have developed a strong reputation for delivering specialist recruitment solutions and building long-standing client relationships.

This opportunity is suited to those who are looking to transition into a commercially focused career with excellent earning potential and long-term progression opportunities.

Previous recruitment experience is not required. We provide comprehensive training, structured development and ongoing support to equip you with the skills to become a successful 360 Recruitment Consultant.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain professional relationships with existing clients while identifying new business opportunities.

Engage with prospective clients to understand their recruitment requirements and provide tailored solutions.

Proactively source, interview and represent suitable candidates within your specialist market.

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from initial client engagement through to successful placement.

Build and develop your own client and candidate network, establishing a strong presence within your market.

Work towards individual performance targets, contributing to the continued growth of the division.

About You

We are looking for motivated, resilient, and commercially minded individuals who can demonstrate:

Professional work experience, ideally within sales, customer service, hospitality or another commercially focused environment.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build relationships at all levels.

A proactive approach to business development and the confidence to engage with prospective clients.

A results-driven mindset, with the ability to work towards targets and overcome challenges.

Ambition, resilience and a genuine commitment to professional development.

What We Offer

At Search, we invest in our people through industry-leading training, competitive remuneration and clearly defined career progression opportunities.

Commission of up to 40% of billings, with a 0% threshold for your first six months.

Award-winning training, ongoing coaching and structured progression into senior billing or leadership positions

Quarterly recognition events, annual High Flyers trips to an EU destination, and our Golden Ticket Scheme offering up to £500 in vouchers

FlexHoliday Scheme, Tastecard discounts and access to the Tusker EV benefit scheme

Access to leading recruitment technology, dedicated marketing resources and comprehensive back-office support

Join an experienced, high-performing team with regular recognition events and incentives

If you are considering your next career move in 2027 and are looking for an opportunity that offers professional development, financial reward and long-term career progression, we want to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Isabel

Connelly for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

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