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Vacancy type

Permanent

Sector

Sales And Marketing

Specialisim

Business Development / Sales

Location

Edinburgh

Language skills

English

Job reference No.

14389

Salary

Competitive

Data Published

01/04/2026

Closing date

29/04/2026

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is hiring! Due to continued growth of our business, we are seeking a motivated Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join the team in Edinburgh!

This is an exciting opportunity where no two days are the same. You will support the delivery of recruitment mandates while developing market knowledge, candidate networks, and client relationship skills.

Working closely with experienced colleagues, you will gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle and contribute to delivering a high-quality, professional service to both clients and candidates.

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in any discipline (essential)
  • At least one year's experience working in a corporate environment (essential)
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Proactive and professional approach, with a willingness to learn
  • Ability to work effectively in a target-driven environment

Core Responsibilities:

  • Support the delivery of live recruitment mandates across permanent and temporary roles.
  • Assist with the full candidate lifecycle, from sourcing and screening through to offer stage.
  • Conduct research to understand role requirements and candidate criteria.
  • Format and submit candidate applications in line with client expectations
  • Draft, post, and manage job advertisements.
  • Build and maintain candidate pipelines, including targeted shortlists.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure consistent service delivery.
  • Maintain accurate records, including candidate communications and GDPR compliance.
  • Contribute to the management of existing client relationships within structured frameworks.

Benefits:

  • A highly competitive salary
  • Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (14389)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.

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T: 0131 264 0229 M: 07535 897 810
Louise Powrie Managing Director

Louise is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Core-Asset Consulting, and has been a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team since its inception in 2005. With over two decades of experience in recruitment, she initially specialised in asset management before expanding her expertise to include FinTech, Platforms, and Pensions in response to evolving client demands.

Louise’s extensive network and deep market understanding, along with her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), have established her as a trusted partner in filling critical roles for the UK & Ireland’s largest brands. Responsible for the strategic management of the team, Louise is dedicated to ensuring that Core-Asset Consulting continues to be a trusted partner for both existing and new clients.

We put people before profit, service before sales and ethics above all.

Betsy Williamson Chief Executive Officer

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