Graduate Recruitment Consultant Programme
Location: Ennis (in-person) Duration: 3-Month Graduate Development Programme, with the opportunity to progress into a permanent role. About Gaia Talent Gaia Talent is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting talented professionals with organisations delivering projects across environmental, ecology, engineering, infrastructure, sustainability and renewable energy sectors. We believe great recruiters aren't born with recruitment experience—they develop through curiosity, resilience, commercial thinking, and a genuine desire to help people build their careers. If you're ambitious, enjoy working with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to build a rewarding career with excellent earning potential, we'd love to hear from you. The Graduate Programme Our Graduate Recruitment Consultant Programme is designed for graduates with the right attitude and potential. Over three months, you'll receive structured training, hands-on coaching and exposure to every stage of the recruitment process. You'll work alongside experienced consultants while gradually taking ownership of your own responsibilities as your confidence develops. You'll receive formal feedback and development sessions every 30 days, where we'll review your progress, identify strengths and provide clear guidance on the next stage of your development. Graduates who successfully complete the programme and demonstrate the skills, behaviours and commitment we're looking for will be offered a permanent position with Gaia Talent. What You'll Be Doing Learning the full recruitment lifecycle from experienced consultants. Building relationships with professionals across environmental, engineering and infrastructure sectors. Identifying and engaging high-quality candidates through LinkedIn, networking, referrals and other creative sourcing methods. Conducting candidate interviews and assessing suitability for a range of technical positions. Supporting clients throughout the recruitment process. Preparing candidate profiles and presenting recommendations to clients. Managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously while maintaining excellent attention to detail. Developing a strong understanding of the industries we recruit within. Working towards individual and team performance targets. Who We're Looking For We're far more interested in your mindset than your recruitment experience. You'll likely be someone who: Has a positive attitude and enjoys solving problems. Is resilient and bounces back quickly from setbacks. Thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. Enjoys speaking with people and building genuine relationships. Can work independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team. Is organised and enjoys working within structured processes, while remaining flexible when priorities change. Thinks creatively and isn't afraid to try new approaches. Demonstrates commercial awareness and understands that recruitment is both a people business and a business business. Is proactive, takes ownership and doesn't wait to be told what to do. Is motivated by goals, continuous improvement and personal achievement. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Is comfortable managing multiple priorities and working under pressure. Desirable (but Not Essential) An interest in, or understanding of, any of the following sectors would be advantageous: Environmental Consultancy Ecology Engineering Water Hydrogeology Planning Infrastructure Sustainability Renewable Energy Don't worry if these are new to you—we'll teach you everything you need to know. What You'll Gain Comprehensive recruitment training from experienced consultants. A structured learning programme with ongoing coaching and mentoring. Monthly development reviews and personalised feedback. Exposure to specialist technical industries with excellent long-term career opportunities. The opportunity to build a rewarding career with uncapped earning potential. A supportive and collaborative team environment. Clear progression based on performance rather than time served. The opportunity to secure a permanent Graduate Recruitment Consultant position upon successful completion of the programme. What Success Looks Like By the end of the programme, successful graduates will have demonstrated: Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Confidence engaging with candidates and clients. A solid understanding of the recruitment process. The ability to manage their workload effectively. Commercial awareness and accountability. Consistent effort, resilience and a willingness to learn. The behaviours and professionalism expected of a Recruitment Consultant at Gaia Talent. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
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