Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Academy
Graduate/Trainee Recruitment Academy (January 2026 start date)
Wimbledon, Southwest London
£25,000 base salary plus uncapped commission
Looking to kickstart your career in recruitment the right way? Are you looking for a globally recognized firm with a strong reputation, a structured progression path, and a supportive culture? Harnham might just be the next step in your career.
About Us
Harnham is the global leader in data and analytics recruitment. For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s most innovative organizations to provide tailored recruitment solutions. With offices in the UK, US, and EU, we’ve built a reputation for excellence in delivering top talent across specialized markets. Our London office, based in Wimbledon, is at the heart of our operations.
After a successful year we are looking to carry out our first ever Graduate/Trainee Academy which commences in January 2026.
The Role:
As a Trainee/Graduate Consultant, you’ll focus on building and maintaining relationships within the our core markets Data & AI. Here is what to expect in this academy :
- Months 1-3 Candidate Sourcing: Access to live roles from day one to work on. Using headhunting techniques, market mapping, and networking to find top-tier contract/perm candidates.
- Months 3- 6 Business Development: Proactively building a client portfolio, identifying opportunities, and negotiating terms with leading financial institutions.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Ambitious individuals with a strong desire to succeed
- A growth mindset and eagerness to learn
- Thrives in a competitive, fast-paced sales
- Student mentality – coming in and being naturally intuitive and eager to learn
What We Offer:
- Live Roles: Having access to work on live roles from day one, giving you the opportunity to earn commission from day one.
- Learning and Development Coach onsite: Ensuring all trainees and graduates have access to hands on support throughout their tenure in the business.
- Supportive Culture: Benefit from a dedicated learning and development team offering personalized career progression pathways.
- Hybrid Working/ Wellbeing Perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance, early Friday finishes, and a hybrid working model once you have passed probation (4 days in-office, 1 remote).
- Competitive Earnings: 25k Base salary with uncapped commission that improves when you graduate to academy to a tiered structure with a generous annual bonus structure.
- Global Opportunities: Potential for relocation or cross-office collaboration across our UK, US, and EU locations.
- Recognition: Work for a brand celebrated as one of the UK’s 100 best recruitment companies to work for, thanks to our employee-first culture.
Next Steps:
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to discuss your experience further. Submit your CV or contact tyronehirang@harnham.com for an introductory conversation.