Career Opportunities for Recruitment Trainees
Next Ventures is not your average technology recruitment company. We are privately owned, with a management structure that provides unparalleled opportunities for you to really learn, grow and progress.
We have had 20 years of consistent success through focusing on doing the absolute best for all our clients and candidates.
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We have an enviable record for sustained growth, recognised by numerous awards we have collected.
This is something we are incredibly proud of, and it comes down to the quality of our people and management team who continue to perform, alongside our talented newcomers who are beginning to make their mark through our Graduate Academy, ‘The Next Step.’
Have you been considering graduate IT recruitment jobs in London? look no further we are offering one of the best recruitment graduate schemes.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Next Ventures is a people business passionate about embracing the unique understanding and perspectives that only comes with a diverse team of individuals and personalities. Our innovation and success as an international recruiter is enhanced by the empathy and experience that is fostered in our inclusive working culture.
Equal Opportunities
Next Ventures is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We actively champion for more Women in Technology, a challenge that is being widely recognised by organisations around the world.
The Next Step Academy
The Next Step Academy has been designed to set you up for success by offering you a chance to experience all recruitment has to offer in a friendly, fast paced and encouraging environment. Through a programme of blended learning we get our academy super stars involved in off desk training, on desk coaching, self-learning projects, presentations and shadowing our sales floor. Your on-going development has been carefully planned and as your journey continues we advance your capabilities and take your career to the next level.
The Next Step Process
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Next Step Academy - Induction week
Joining as a resourcer your first week will immerse you in all the skills and knowledge you need to effectively approach candidates with confidence. This week of classroom lead training practice and team-based development will allow you to start your NV career with confidence in both your abilities and the steps you can take to progress quickly.
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Next Step Academy - Group Based Development
Joining as part of a group, the academy progresses to work as a group with a trainer on hand to support you in working real jobs across our different markets. This gives a rounded view of the technologies and types of recruitment we do. With clear skills you know what you’re working on, we provide call coaching, refresher sessions mentoring and real-life experience to get you up and running fast
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Next Step Academy Handover - Moving on Desk
At the end of the first month you’ll be equipped with the key skills to source, attract and manage candidates, at this point you move across to a team based on your learning style, technology interests and personality types to find the best manager and team for you. At this point you will be given clear targets and development plans to help your progress in your first month with continued support from L&D.
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Next Step Academy – Continued development
At the end of your first month on desk you will present the knowledge and skills you have gained thus far and start to learn further skills in recruitment process management and even begin taking references from clients to start building the relationships for your future 360 role
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Next Step Academy – Moving into Client work
Since moving on desk you will be set clear trigger targets which when hit will progress you to a 360 business development role; we won’t hold you back based on time, instead based on your own skills and success. At this point you will work through full program on client development; you will work alongside other resourcers hitting the same point in their career through: classroom, roleplay, call coaching and consistent trainer support over a 5 week period. This program is proven to give you the confidence and ability to create your own market!
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What is a graduate recruitment consultant?
As a graduate recruitment consultant London, you will be learning to use multiple sales, marketing and networking techniques to become the facilitator between clients with technology talent requirements and the ideal candidate to fill the role.
Find out more about the role of a recruiter by visiting What does a Tech recruitment consultant do?
Our graduate training programme will prepare you for this vital 360 (client and candidate facing) position.
What skills will you develop?
In our graduate recruitment jobs you will soon develop understanding of a niche technology market, draft adverts for technology job requirements, collate and reference responses, submit CVs and arrange interviews.
After successful placements you will continue to gather feedback to better understand the needs of your clients and candidate to exceed expectations and continue to delivery exceptional service.
What will you do?
Graduate recruitment consultant jobs are about learning business development – engaging with professionals who you believe could benefit from the services we provide
Always seek not to only to meet, but to exceed targets
Work in a dynamic, friendly but fast-paced environment
Engage in activities to enhance networking, keeping up with market trends, and social activities
What do you need for our Trainee Recruitment Consultant Jobs
To succeed as a graduate recruitment consultant will require positive energy and lots of enthusiasm. There will be challenges but also great rewards.
Be resolute, sometimes persistence is required in trainee recruitment jobs, the victories are often hard work but worth the effort.
You will be a great communicator with empathy and understanding, engaging with clients and candidate across multiple channels.
Hear what some of our successful graduates says about working at Next Ventures
Benefits you will enjoy
- Market-leading commission structure
- Clear progression path
- Incentives throughout the year to win prize
- All expenses paid quarterly trips abroad
- Monthly Director’s lunch clubs
- Company days out
- Regular team nights out
- All expenses paid annual trips abroad
- Beer fridge Fridays
- Staff referral scheme
- Ongoing training & development
- Free fresh fruit, tea and real coffee
What our graduates say
“Next Ventures Academy has really pushed me to put my best foot forward and learn and progress in recruitment (something I knew little about before starting) Mark, Curtis and Kate have all been part of my academy journey and helped all of us grow into excellent resources as we have been put into our future teams to start our career here at Next Ventures.”
Sophie Fairbrass, September 2022 Academy Graduate
“Working in an environment with such driven and successful individuals has helped me to develop hugely as a professional.”
Thomas Owen, September 2022 Academy Graduate
“Having come straight out of University with no sales experience, the Next Ventures Academy (especially Curtis, Mark and Kate) helped me start my career as a recruitment consultant and gave me the training I needed to be a confident resourcer, and a clear path of progression and earning.”
Jayda Adem, February 2023 Academy Graduate
“The academy is a great pathway for any aspiring grad. It teaches you the necessary skills to achieve what you want.
There is a great support system in place that will push you through every step to achieve your maximum. One of the things that stood out to me is the office environment, there is a great social aspect to the team. If you are thinking about getting started in recruitment, there is nowhere else you would want to be.
“Coming from a sporting background, I really enjoy the competitiveness.”
Jude Russell, February 2023 Academy Graduate
“I have found the Next Step Academy to be the perfect platform to embark on my journey into the recruitment industry. It immerses you into a fast-paced and rewarding environment quickly, teaching you the NV way. Supported with off-desk teaching, from industry leading coaches, the exercises bring out the best of you and prepare you to step into the office beginning your 180 role resourcing for consultants.
Before joining your team, NV is unique in ensuring you resource for multiple consultants, empowering you with insight about several markets and learning from various specialists. A great way to integrate into the company!
Career progression at NV is unrivalled. Based on performance and not longevity, your manager will draw out development plans based on weekly, monthly, and quarterly trigger targets that keep you on track. NV prides itself on its rewarding culture, it’s easy to be motivated here with regular lunch clubs, quarterly club trips, summer & winter events, and spontaneous team socials!
After just four months, thanks to the Next Step Academy and the support at NV, I feel the foundations for me to grow into a successful 360 consultant, are in place. Looking around the office there are many successful Next Step Academy grads, my story at NV is a familiar one!”
Christopher Fowers, May 2021 Academy Graduate
“In 2019, I had graduated from University with a degree in Design. Fully aware of the recruitment lifestyle while working as a manager in a bar, I was set on joining a progressive and contemporary environment.
After interviewing at multiple companies, it was only Next Ventures that valued your character and could determine your desire for success.
If you’re looking to develop and mature into a working business environment, then the Next Step Academy is an amazing first step. The training is unrivalled. Our trainers were super hands-on and will work hard for you to achieve your best goals. The fact we come in as a team and have fellow grads in the same boat, made it very easy to integrate with our other colleagues.
Now as a consultant; NV doesn’t just push you into the deep end – they maintain and encourage development and training at every level. NV truly wants you to flourish and will continue to support you to make sure you have the successful career that you are motivated for. “
Poppy Casterton, SAP Contract Consultant
“Next Ventures was for me the one and only. I had set my sights on this company after being introduced by a former alumni from University (that I’m now happy to call a colleague).
It was always going to be a challenge, relocating from another country to join a company and my start wasn’t without its difficulties. I remember, despite having made the journey before, I managed to get lost on my first day.
This didn’t matter and Holli the office manager made me feel very at ease so that I could still join the training. This is the way at Next Ventures, understanding, inclusion and above all else – bringing the best out of someone.
Training, support and guidance are essential to development and that is something Next Ventures provides in abundance. It is a challenging environment where your hard work will be recognised and rewarded. If you have the power to self-motivate and be the driver of your success – then Next Ventures will give you the vehicle to achieve that. Hope to see you on the team soon!”
Mike Powell, SAP Recruitment Consultant
“Four years ago I graduated with a degree in Hospitality & Business Management, and with no clear career plan. Today, I head up an SAP Perm team of 7 in our London office. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s definitely been worth the journey. NV have truly nurtured and supported me, and I’m pretty excited to see what comes next!
My tips for anyone starting on the Graduate Academy: Do it! The hardest part of stepping into a career in recruitment is getting the right training to provide you with a valuable knowledge base. NV’s blended learning is very dynamic; from desk training, self-learning projects and interactive workshops, you’re really set up for success before your first official day as a Consultant.”
Jak Tompsett, SAP Perm Team Lead, UK
Our Accreditations
Sunday Times Growth Listings
For three consecutive years, Next Ventures successfully earned their place in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 awards. The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 league table ranks Britain's 100 fastest growing private companies, based on sales growth over a 3 year period.
For 2020 Next Ventures appear in the Sunday Times International Track listing of British mid-market companies with fastest-growing overseas sales.
Our continued success demonstrates the determined commitment our team conveys towards our customers’ needs and their innate ability to provide quality and referenced local resource, all over the world.
Recruiter HOT 100 list
Next Ventures features in the Recruiter HOT 100 list. Regularly ranking in the top twenty and entering the HOT 10 Technology Recruiters in 2018, this acknowledges the achievement of growing both headcount and GP per head.
Once more we engaged with staff through the b-Heard employee survey helping make Next Ventures a better place to work. We’re proud to say we have an enviable rating in the list of Best Companies To Work For 2019.
Confident? Ambitious? Competitive?
Do you think you have what it takes to make The Next Step and succeed as a graduate trainee recruitment consultant in London?
If so, apply now for our graduate recruitment jobs by sending us your CV and covering letter or email directly to Holly King, connect on LinkedIn or simply upload your CV from the link below
