Graduate Management Trainee Programme – Executive Search

Walker Cole International is a pharmaceutical and life sciences executive search company who specialise in global recruitment consultancy services. We are currently searching for applicants to join our July & September 2025 Graduate Management Trainee Programme as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to work from our central London offices, with the opportunity to relocate internationally in the future, as a part of our global expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

· Identify specialist pharmaceutical professionals through data mining, telephone interviews, personal meetings, business development, and marketing activities.

· Personal accountability for sales generation and fee income.

· Network and interview pharmaceutical executives to promote the reputation of Walker Cole International.

· Develop expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to support your delivery of key, recruitment client projects.

Candidate Requirements:

· A recent Bachelors or Masters graduate

· Previous work experience including placement year or customer-facing role.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Sporting success or competitive hobbies are highly desirable.

· The right to work in the UK permanently.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Competitive graduate salary
• Uncapped commission
• Industry-leading training & development programme, up to management level
• Private Health Insurance
• Gym onsite
• Pension
• Inclusive and supportive working environment and culture

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