Associate / Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant
Location: Manchester
Start Date: 6th October 2026
Who are Strativ?
Established in 2018 with the goal of building a forward thinking recruitment agency that does things differently, we make it our mission to empower people and shape futures. Strativ Group specialises in technology, engineering and sales recruitment.
As we continue to grow, we're hiring 6 junior Recruitment Consultants to join one of our highest performing Technology teams in Manchester. You'll join a structured intake alongside consultants at a similar stage in their careers, receiving hands on coaching, market expertise and the support needed to build a successful recruitment career.
What your role entails:
You'll operate your own specialist recruitment desk, partnering with innovative businesses and high calibre professionals within your market - combining business development, candidate generation and relationship building. Our structured onboarding, dedicated Learning & Development programme and ongoing coaching from experienced consultants are designed to set you up for long term success from day one.
Your responsibilities:
Working collaboratively with your team to share knowledge and contribute to collective success
Conducting market mapping to identify talent and generate commercial insight
Building relationships with candidates across your specialist technology market
Identifying new business opportunities and developing long term client partnerships
Negotiating offers and managing recruitment processes for both clients and candidates
The experience you'll bring:
Previous experience in sales, a customer facing role OR the ambition to build a career in recruitment
Confidence communicating with new people and building genuine relationships
A strong work ethic and the motivation to achieve ambitious goals
Resilience, curiosity and a willingness to learn - you're somebody who sees challenges as opportunities to learn and improve
What you'll get:
A structured onboarding programme alongside a cohort of new starters
Hands on coaching from experienced consultants and our dedicated L&D team
Market leading commission structure with no threshold
Clear progression based on performance, not time served
A collaborative culture where effort is recognised and success is celebrated
Quarterly team and office socials, bi-annual trips abroad and 2x company wide events per year
Why join Strativ now?
There's never been a more exciting time to join Strativ.
We've spent the last eight years building a business with high performing teams, strong client relationships and ambitious growth plans. Rather than simply adding headcount, we're investing in the next generation of consultants who want to learn from experienced recruiters, build specialist markets and accelerate their careers.
If you're looking for an environment that combines high standards with genuine support, gives you the autonomy to succeed and rewards performance with progression and high earnings, we'd love to hear from you!
