Start your career with Oyster's Academy, a structured six-week training programme designed to turn ambitious individuals into successful recruitment consultants. You'll receive expert training, dedicated mentorship and a clear pathway for progression from day one. No experience required, just the drive to succeed.
Are you a college or university leaver looking to kick-start your career in the heart of London?
With over 30,000 recruitment agencies across the UK, Oyster stands out for one simple reason: we invest in our people and promote from within.
We're now hiring for our July Academy, where you'll begin your career as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. From day one, you'll receive industry-leading training, ongoing support, and a clear pathway to success in a business that genuinely rewards ambition and hard work.
Why Start Your Career at Oyster?
Many recruitment companies talk about progression. We prove it.
- Every one of our top performers this year started their Oyster journey as a trainee.
- Four of those top performers joined Oyster within the last three years.
- Our CEO started in the Oyster Trainee Programme 16 years ago.
If you're ambitious, resilient and driven to succeed, Oyster offers a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career with uncapped earning potential.
Salary
£25,000–£29,000 basic salary
Commission & Earnings
Our market-leading commission structure offers realistic earning potential of:
- Year 1: £35,000+
- Year 2: £70,000+
- Year 3: £100,000+
There are no limits on what you can achieve.
Structured Training & Development
You'll join our dedicated six-week Academy Programme, designed to give you everything you need to succeed in recruitment and sales.
You'll receive:
- Intensive classroom and practical training
- Ongoing coaching and mentorship from experienced consultants and leaders
- Continuous development throughout your career
- No prior recruitment experience required — just drive, resilience and a willingness to learn
Clear Career Progression
From your first day, you'll have a transparent roadmap for success.
- Clear progression opportunities at every stage
- Performance-based promotions
- Structured development plans
- Progression based on results, not time served
Incentives & Rewards
We believe success should be recognised and celebrated.
Enjoy:
- Lunch Clubs
- Reward Days
- Overseas Incentive Trips
- Team events and celebrations
- Regular recognition for outstanding performance
The Oyster Culture
We're ambitious, collaborative and highly supportive.
You'll be joining a business where:
- People genuinely want you to succeed
- Hard work is recognised and rewarded
- Success is celebrated
- Teamwork matters
Location: On-site, Fitzrovia / Soho, London
What You'll Be Doing
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn how to:
- Identify and engage high-quality candidates
- Build lasting relationships with candidates and clients
- Develop expertise within your specialist market
- Provide valuable market insight and advice
- Work towards ambitious goals in a fast-paced sales environment
Recruitment is a highly rewarding, results-driven career. If you enjoy competition, targets and building relationships, you'll thrive here.
What We're Looking For
You'll be a great fit for Oyster if you're:
- Ambitious and motivated by success
- Competitive and goal-oriented
- A confident communicator
- Resilient and able to bounce back from setbacks
- Eager to learn and develop professionally
- Looking for a long-term career rather than just a job
Start Dates
July 2026 Academy
Next intake: October 2026
Marketing Director
Simon Lythgoe
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