Recruitment Consultant – Academy Training Program

Location: Wimbledon, Southwest London

Salary: £26,000 base + uncapped commission

Start Date: January 2026

Kickstart Your Recruitment Career with the Harnham Academy

Ready to launch your career in recruitment but not sure where to start? The Harnham Academy is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, structured training, hands-on experience, and a clear pathway to becoming a successful Recruitment Consultant.

Join our January 2026 intake and be part of a cohort of ambitious individuals learning from some of the best recruiters in the industry. From day one, you’ll be part of one of our specialist Data & AI recruitment teams, combining classroom-based training with real on-desk experience.

What the Academy Offers

The Harnham Academy is a structured training program built to help you master recruitment step by step:

• Structured Learning: Dedicated classroom sessions led by our Learning & Development team, covering the fundamentals of recruitment.
• On-the-Job Experience: Work alongside experienced consultants in live market teams from week one.
• Tailored Pathways: Start in a candidate-focused role and progress into client-facing recruitment as your skills develop.
• Regular Reviews: Ongoing coaching, feedback, and clear milestones to guide your growth.

By the end of the program, you’ll have the skills and confidence to run your own recruitment desk, managing clients and candidates across the fast-growing world of Data & AI.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need recruitment experience, we’ll teach you that. We’re looking for people who:

• Have strong communication skills and enjoy working with people.
• Are ambitious, competitive, and driven by results.
• Want to build a long-term career in a commercial, fast-paced environment.
• Bring energy, curiosity, and resilience to everything they do.

Experience in sales, hospitality, customer service, or similar client-facing roles is a bonus, but not essential.

Why Join Harnham

• Industry-Leading Training: The Harnham Academy is a proven pathway to success in recruitment.
• Fast Progression: Clear promotion criteria, most consultants reach their first promotion within 12-18 months.
• Uncapped Commission: Earn from day one with no threshold.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a high-energy, supportive team that celebrates success.
• Perks & Benefits: Monthly incentives, all-expense-paid holidays, discounted gym membership, Friday 4pm finishes, and more.

Start your career the right way, with a company that will invest in your success from day one.

Apply now to join our January Harnham Academy intake.