Compass Associates 5th August, 2026

Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Location Portsmouth
Salary 26k - 28k p/a

If you’re ambitious, driven, and curious about the world of recruitment, this could be the start of something truly exciting!

We’re looking for bright, hardworking individuals who are ready to dive headfirst into the fast paced world of recruitment. 

You’ll be joining a passionate, experienced team who will guide you through every part of the recruitment process, from finding and speaking with candidates to working with clients and placing people in roles they’ll love.

Compass Associates is one of the UK's award winning recruitment consultancies, and we're growing fast. We're looking for ambitious graduates, confident communicators, and sales minded go getters ready to build a genuinely lucrative career in recruitment, no industry experience required.

Entry Level Recruitment Consultant - Portsmouth (Cosham) | Full-Time, Office Based | OTE £45,000 per annum

Why this role is worth your attention:

Earn what you're worth - Your earning potential is directly linked to your performance. High achievers consistently earn industry leading commission starting at 15%.

We'll teach you everything - A structured 90 day induction, accredited training, and hands on mentoring from an experienced team, who started exactly where you are, and got promoted from within.

A career path you can actually see - We offer transparent, progression with structured pathways from Consultant through to Director level.

Join a genuinely award winning team - Multiple time Recruiter of the Year, Investors in People Gold, and a 4.8 Glassdoor  rating with 96% of staff saying they'd recommend us.

Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative, ambitious, and grounded team where success is celebrated, and colleagues genuinely support one another

Recognition and Rewards - From company incentives to social events and team celebrations, we make sure achievements are recognised properly.

Your day to day will include:

 - Headhunting and engaging top talent in the health and social care sector

 - Running interviews and candidate assessments

 - Building long term client relationships that keep coming back to you

 - Winning new business

 - Running your own desk like your own mini business,  with the full backing of an established brand behind you

You'll fit right in if you:

 - Have a strong work ethic and love talking to people

 - Take initiative and stay positive when things get tough

 - Are genuinely motivated by progression, recognition, and reward

 - Want a career, not just a job!
 

What benefits do you get?

 - Up to 38 days annual leave (including service-related increases)

 - 3pm finish every Friday

 - Annual wellbeing gifts with no cap on rewards

 - Quarterly company-wide events

 - Access to accredited training and qualifications

 - £500 employee referral bonus

 - Retail discount scheme

 - Cycle to Work scheme

 - Free breakfast and fresh fruit provided daily

 - Additional Benefits for High Performers

What next?

Apply using the application form or contact Jess Gower directly below:

Jess Gower

[email protected]

Please note: due to the high volume of applications received we are only able to respond to applications that meet our criteria. If you do not hear from us within 10 working days please assume you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

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