New Headstar Graduate Scheme Launched

It’s never been a better time to be a grad. In fact, our latest blog article, recently featured in the Yorkshire Times, discussed some of the ways employers can benefit from hiring a graduate.

So, it only made sense that we followed our own advice and launched our first-ever Headstar Graduate Scheme. Applications are currently open and so if you’re looking for a graduate role and fancy starting your journey to becoming a first-class recruiter, please do get in touch.

Why Recruitment

We’re definitely biased, but we think recruitment is a brilliant career choice. The money’s great, you’ll learn a lot about business and people in general, and career growth can happen on your terms. If you’re hitting your goals, no one’s going to ask you to wait until you’ve worked an arbitrary number of years, or for someone else to retire so you can climb the ladder. 

As a Headstar consultant, you’ll be helping clients to build great teams to achieve their business goals and helping candidates unlock their potential and find their next dream job.

Click here to download our Graduate Scheme PDF for more information.

No experience? No problem

No matter what you studied at university, you can have an exciting career here. We won’t be asking you to simply learn on the job. We’ve got a thorough training plan in place which will not only teach you recruitment, but related skills such as marketing, negotiation, sales, advert writing, financial management, and much more. 

You’ll also have a structured, comprehensive career progression plan and ongoing investment in your development to help you become an expert and continue to be promoted. You’ll be fully invested in, as after all graduates like you are the future leaders of our business.

What’s in it for me?

Graduates will get an initial base salary of £20 – £25k, plus an industry leading commission scheme of up to 30%. Unlike other agencies, we have no monthly threshold which means you earn on every penny. That means your expected total pay will be around £45k in your first year.

Benefits include 38 days holiday, including bank holidays, your birthday and a wellbeing day. Everyone is rewarded for great performance with an overseas trip. This year the whole team are jetting off to New York! Previous destinations include Miami, Copenhagen and Edinburgh. Vouchers are also regularly awarded to recognise individual contributions on top of your commission. There’s a hybrid work setup with flexibility, and free parking in Leeds city centre. We’re also running a brand new programme to support your mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing.

Does this sound like you?

We practice what we preach when it comes to recruiting the right people, so we look for graduates with the following character traits. This gives you confidence that we’re the right company for you just as much as the other way around. We focus on getting to know you and what you can bring to our team.

You’re resilient Recruitment isn’t easy – this is a sales role. You’ll regularly deal with rejection and things will fall outside of your control daily. But it’s how you handle these events that matters and you’ll find it easier each time.  

You’re a team player You like working as part of a team and cultivating great relationships with others.

You use initiative You think ahead and don’t wait for things to happen. You act, rather than react and you can take advantage of opportunities that others can pass by.

You’re consultative You have a natural aptitude for guiding people; challenging and advising them along the way.

You want to improve You are invested in your own personal development. You don’t sit around wondering what you should do next. Instead you ask, you read, you learn.

How Do I Apply?

Simply send over your CV to careers@headstar.co.uk to apply for the Headstar Graduate Scheme, or complete the form at the bottom of our Graduate Scheme page to submit your CV via our website.

If you’d like to talk with us first, give us a call on 0113 457 9990. 

Everyone will get a response.

James Roach

James Roach

Managing Director

james.roach@headstar.co.uk

James Roach