Trainee Contract Recruitment Consultant (USA desk)

Start your recruitment career with Franklin Fitch

Just finished university or looking for your first step into a sales and people-focused career? At Franklin Fitch, you will receive structured training, real responsibility from day one, and a clear progression plan within a high-performing, supportive team.

This is an entry-level role in our US contract team, where you will learn how to connect in-demand tech talent with leading businesses, build your own market, and grow into a specialist recruiter.

What you will be doing

• Building relationships with clients and candidates in the US tech market
• Sourcing, screening, and interviewing high-quality contract professionals
• Writing job adverts and managing your candidate pipeline
• Supporting the full recruitment process from first call through to offer and start date
• Working closely with senior consultants to understand market trends and hiring needs
• Bringing ideas, energy, and enthusiasm to a collaborative, sales-driven team

Who we are looking for

You do not need previous recruitment experience. We can teach you that. We are interested in your potential.

• Driven and ambitious – you like to win, are motivated by progression, and are excited by uncapped earnings
• Resilient – comfortable with targets and able to bounce back from setbacks
• Confident communicator – you enjoy speaking to new people and building relationships quickly
• Curious and coachable – you ask questions, want feedback, and act on it
• Organised – able to juggle different roles, interviews, and deadlines
• Team player – you want to be part of a close-knit, supportive team culture
• Professional and proactive – you take ownership and represent the business well

What sets Franklin Fitch apart for graduates

You will join a company that invests heavily in early career talent and rewards high performance.

Learning and development

• Structured training and clear progression plan up to Director level
• Dedicated L&D team plus external expert training
• Regular feedback, coaching, and support from experienced consultants

Earning potential and recognition

• £27,500 base salary plus uncapped commission (OTE £30K–£40K in year one)
• Top biller and rookie prizes and awards
• Hero Hire scheme where outstanding work with clients or candidates is recognised each month
• Referral bonus scheme

Incentives, benefits, and well-being

• All expenses paid incentive trips, for example, Las Vegas, Cancun, Faro, Amsterdam, Gothenburg, and Chamonix
• Annual summer and Christmas parties, quarterly Lunch Clubs, and regular team nights out
• 23 days holiday plus one additional day for every year of service, with the option to carry 5 days into the new year
• Employee Assistance Programme for confidential counselling, legal and financial advice
• Casual dress code in the office
• Life insurance where your beneficiary receives 4x basic salary
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Mini sabbaticals after long service
• Private medical insurance with BUPA after 4 years of service

Flexibility as you progress

• As you move through the career path, you can work from home up to 3 days per week at senior levels, with core hours that support work-life balance.

If you want a graduate role where your earnings, progression, and impact are directly linked to your effort, and you like the sound of learning recruitment in a sociable, ambitious environment, we would love to hear from you.