The company
Our client is a specialist recruitment, search and advisory business operating across the global CleanTech, Sustainability & Energy markets. Since launching in 2019, they’ve grown rapidly across London, Austin and New York, partnering with some of the world’s most innovative and well-funded businesses to place senior and C-suite talent.
They are now looking for ambitious graduates to join their London office as Graduate Trainee Consultants.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a true 360 recruitment role where you’ll learn every aspect of the business while building your own market within the sustainability and ESG space.
Your responsibilities will include:
Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates
Business development through cold calling, networking, meetings and events
Researching and mapping specialist CleanTech & Sustainability markets
Headhunting and sourcing high-level talent
Managing client accounts and recruitment processes
Writing engaging job adverts
Organising industry events and networking meet-ups
Delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
What They’re Looking For
Track record of achieving – ideally A*-B A-Levels, 2:1 degree from University, extracurricular activities or working alongside studies
Recent graduate (2024 – 2026) or someone early in their career
Strong communication skills and commercial mindset
Ambitious, competitive and financially motivated
Confident building relationships with people
Resilient, proactive and eager to learn
What’s On Offer
Fast-track career progression – 90% of consultants progress to Principal or Management level within 3 years
£30k starting salary + uncapped commission (35% average commission structure) Year 1 OTE £50k–£60k
Consultants billing £300k–£500k annually within 2 years
Exclusive and retained recruitment work = stronger earning potential compared to other businesses
Industry-leading 6-week external training programme
Senior development & future leaders programmes
Global opportunities across London, Austin & New York
Relocation and US sponsorship opportunities available
MacBook & iPhone provided
Fully covered private healthcare
4.5-day working week + hybrid working (1-2 days from home)
B Corp certified business + share scheme options
Company holidays twice a year (previous destinations include South of France, Miami & Amsterdam)
Modern social workspace with breakfast, yoga, box-fit classes & drinks events
This is an opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing recruitment businesses in the sustainability space and build a lucrative, long-term career in a booming global market.
Interested in finding out more? Apply now.
Rise specialise in placing experienced and graduate talent into leading recruitment consultancy and executive search agencies. We work with a variety of exciting firms ranging from start-ups to multinational corporations. We are market experts and take pride in building strong relationships with our clients and candidates so we match the best people to the best organisations. We will listen to you and advise you throughout your job search so that you feel confident, prepared, and can ultimately secure the best position for you.
The positions we recruit for include Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Recruitment Graduate Scheme, Junior Associate, Researcher, Headhunter, Recruitment Consultant, Senior Recruitment Consultant, Managing Consultant, Principal Consultant, Business Manager, Associate Director, Director and more.
We recruit into specialist sectors including Accountancy and Finance Recruitment, Banking Recruitment, Change and Transformation Recruitment, Construction and Engineering Recruitment, Digital Recruitment, Executive Search and Selection, Human Resources Recruitment, Legal Recruitment, Life Sciences Recruitment, Public Sector Recruitment, Procurement and Supply Chain Recruitment, Sales Recruitment, Sports Recruitment and Technology Recruitment.