Recruitment Consultant

  • Precision Resource Group (PRG)
  • Sep 22, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

iO Associates is looking for ambitious and driven individuals to join our specialist Defence recruitment team in Bristol as Trainee Recruitment Consultants.

You'll build a career within a specialist recruitment environment, working with organisations and professionals across the Defence sector. From day one, you'll develop your understanding of the market, build valuable relationships and learn how to connect highly skilled professionals with the organisations that need them.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, estate agency, sport or another target-driven environment, we're looking for people with the resilience, ambition and determination to succeed.

No previous recruitment experience is required. Our award-winning six-month training programme will give you the skills, knowledge and support to develop into a successful recruitment consultant, with clear progression and uncapped earning potential.

About iO Associates

iO Associates Defence Bristol

£26,000 - £35,000 + uncapped commission Full-time Permanent

iO Associates is a specialist recruitment business with expertise across Technology, Engineering, Defence and Life Sciences.

Our Defence team works within a highly specialised and constantly evolving market, partnering with organisations and professionals across the sector.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll develop expertise within your own market, build long-term relationships with clients and candidates, and play a key role in connecting specialist talent with opportunities across the Defence industry.

You'll be joining an established recruitment business with offices across the UK, Europe and the US, giving you the opportunity to develop your career within a global organisation while building your own specialist network.

Our Learning & Development team was recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award in 2023, reflecting the investment we make in developing our people.

What We Offer
  • Uncapped commission
  • Award-winning six-month training programme
  • Clear progression pathway into senior and leadership roles
  • One-to-one coaching and mentoring
  • Monthly lunch clubs, incentives and team events
  • Holiday incentives
  • Early finish Fridays
  • International career opportunities