Graduate Recruitment Consultant (f/m/d) - #2666021

Phaidon International is a multi-award-winning talent partner, recognised for service, growth and specialist expertise. Backed by private equity, we are entering an exciting new phase of growth and are looking for people who want to build meaningful careers with us. You'll be surrounded by ambitious, collaborative colleagues, supported by world-class training and a strong focus on specialist markets where the demand for great talent never slows down.

Founded in London in 2004, we have grown into one of the world's leading recruitment businesses. Today, we operate across six specialist brands in some of the most exciting and high-growth industries in the world, including Financial Services, End-to-End Supply Chain, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure and Legal.

You'll join one of our six industry-leading brands and build deep expertise in your niche. The goal is for you to truly understand your market, build meaningful relationships and become a true expert in your specialist area.

From Fortune 500 giants to the fastest-growing start-ups, from day one you'll build and manage relationships with hiring managers and business leaders across your specialist sector. You'll proactively contact prospective clients by phone, email and messaging, understand their talent needs, present and negotiate service agreements, and become their trusted talent partner.

You'll identify and headhunt top mid-to-senior and executive-level professionals within your specialist niche. Build a strong pipeline of active and passive talent through proactive outreach, cold calls, messages and emails. This is not about transactional recruitment; it is about building genuine relationships and developing real market understanding.

You'll own the full recruitment process, from introducing suitable candidates and coordinating interviews and feedback through to offer negotiation and post-placement support. You'll be the person both sides rely on to keep the process professional, fast and successful.

We equip our consultants with modern tools, data and technology to work smarter and move faster. You'll use technology to identify opportunities, track market trends and sharpen your outreach - but it is your expertise, communication and relationships that turn insight into results. We are not replacing the human element. We are supercharging it.

You do not need prior recruitment experience to succeed in this role. We are looking for individuals who demonstrate strong commercial awareness, a genuine interest in sales, and the motivation to develop within a challenging and fast-paced environment. If you are new to recruitment, we will provide a comprehensive onboarding programme and more than 100 hours of training in your first year.

• Ambition: You are motivated to learn, take responsibility, develop professionally and build a long-term career in a performance-driven environment.
• Communication: You are proactive, confident in your communication and know how to adapt your style to different people.
• Sales mindset: You are results-driven, proactive and excited by the opportunity to identify and create opportunities.
• Languages: To work across both German and international markets, you bring fluent German and English skills.
  
  

Build Strong Relationships

Success in recruitment comes from building strong relationships, understanding your market, and maintaining a consistent approach. This means staying engaged with clients and candidates, following through on commitments, and continuously developing your expertise.

Take Ownership

We provide the training, tools, and support you need to succeed. In return, we look for people who take responsibility for their work, build trusted relationships, and approach challenges with a solution-oriented mindset. When things do not go as planned, we encourage you to reflect, learn, and use those experiences to grow.

Stay Adaptable

Recruitment is a dynamic and people-focused industry. Priorities change, hiring plans evolve, and not every process will go as expected. The consultants who succeed are those who remain adaptable, stay focused on their goals, and maintain a positive attitude when faced with challenges. Resilience and continuous learning are key to building a successful long-term career in recruitment.

We believe that outstanding performance should be recognised through meaningful rewards, continuous development, and clear opportunities for career progression. That's why we invest in your success from day one through comprehensive training, ongoing support, and a transparent growth path.

Alongside these benefits, you'll gain early responsibility, access to industry-leading clients, and the opportunity to build a career in a high-growth, international business.

• Career development: Start with a structured onboarding programme and more than 100 hours of training in your first year. You'll have clear progression opportunities and the chance to relocate internationally across our 14 offices.
• Earning potential: Benefit from a competitive base salary and uncapped commission that directly rewards performance.
• Technology: Work with tools and data that amplify what you can do and help you compete effectively in your market.
• Benefits: Deutschlandticket, Urban Sports Club allowance, Employer Benefit platform, flexible working hours after probation.
• Incentives: Celebrate success through lunch clubs, team events, early leaves and performance-based prizes or trips.
  
  

Join Phaidon International and help shape the future of recruitment with us. If you are ambitious, enjoy working with people and are ready to take ownership of your development, we would love to hear from you.

At Phaidon International, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and provided with equal opportunities to thrive. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender identity, age, disability, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Together, we foster an inclusive environment where every individual can develop, contribute, and reach their full potential.