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Associate Consultant at Carrington West in Portsmouth PO6
Job Description
Reference: Associate/Nov2026
Associate Consultant
Are you looking for a change in direction and want to explore the field of recruitment?
Would you like to work for an Investors in People Platinum accredited employer and one of The Sunday Times “Best Place to Work”?
If the answer is yes, look no further!
Carrington West is looking for a driven individual who is looking to begin their recruitment career on our buildings contract desk. We have achieved impressive growth in the last 15 years and we have a vision to expand further into our specialist sectors in the technical industry across the UK.
We are Portsmouth based, with our office located at the picturesque Lakeside, North Harbour.
Our core working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.
As an Associate Consultant on our buildings desk, you will:
- Have an opportunity to learn from market experts and become a specialist within your field
- Have an opportunity to progress into a fully-fledged 360 Consultant within your first 12 months
- Have a focus on building long-lasting relationships with candidates and clients within your sector
- Conduct market research and identify trends in the recruitment market
- Locate and communicate with active and passive candidates
- Offer advice to candidates and clients based on your market knowledge and expertise
The Package:
As an Associate Consultant at Carrington West, you will receive an incredible pay and benefits package!
Your basic salary will start at £26,500 per annum and you will have an opportunity to make commission from day 1!
Your on-target earnings could look something like this…
- Year 1 - £32,000 OTE per annum
- Year 2 - £50,000 OTE per annum
- Year 3 - £90,000 - £130,000 OTE per annum
And let’s not forget to mention the career growth opportunities! If you start your career with us, you will be provided with a progression pathway that will allow you to grow as a recruiter within our company.
Exciting right?
On top of your salary and commission package, as an Associate Consultant, you will be entitled to incredible benefits!
Benefits
- 25 days holiday – increasing by 1 day per year of service
- Big Biller Club – if you hit over £300k+ per annum, you will get a Rolex of your choice as a thank you for your hard work!
- Offsite training days with world-class speakers
- Pension Scheme – 4% to 10% depending on seniority levels
- Private Health Care from day 1
- Unrivalled and uncapped commission scheme for both permanent and contract placements
- Year-round paid-for social events! – End of Quarters, Christmas Party, Goodwood Races
- Flexible working hours after successful completion of probation
- Flexible working benefits after successful completion of probation – TechScheme, GymFlex and much more!
- £50 voucher of your choice for your birthday
- 5* rated office location
- Death in Service
- Free parking
- Free bus service from nearby railway and bus stations
- Incentive-based holidays
- Internal performance-related quizzes
- Team lunches
So… are you a self-starter, who thrives in busy environments and enjoys working with highly motivated individuals?
Do you want to work for an award-winning company?
Apply within and see where a career with Carrington West can take you!