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We’ve come a long way in over 50 years, growing from a small office in London into a global organisation with unrivalled reach and industry coverage. Hays is the UK & Ireland’s largest and most successful recruitment business and we match thousands of the right candidates to the right jobs every single day across 22 different industry sectors.
If you’re making plans after graduation or thinking of a career change, recruitment is a profession worth thinking about. It’s an exciting, dynamic industry where you can have a long-term career with clear progression, enjoy excellent financial rewards and make a lasting impact on people’s lives, every day.
Just some of the benefits you can expect from a career at Hays are a competitive salary, uncapped commission, world-class training and balanced working opportunities, as well as the opportunity to get involved in a number of volunteering and environmental schemes.
We also offer unrivalled recognition for performance – as a high achiever, you could be rewarded with luxury dining experiences, days out and even trips abroad. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive culture where people feel both valued and able to be their authentic selves at work.
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Our balanced working agreement allows employees to split their time between home and the office. We hope that by providing our staff with freedom an...
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We want our people to feel happy, healthy and productive every day of the week. That's our unicorn - the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. We a...
We’re committed to making a positive difference to our communities, and everyone at Hays will have the chance to get involved in a number of volunteer...
You’re guaranteed to receive the best training, coaching and personal development the industry can provide. We offer structured training and bite-size...
If you’re a recent graduate or new to recruitment, you will start your journey at Hays as an Associate Recruitment Consultant, receiving regular, stru...
We offer unparalleled career opportunities for proven recruiters and leaders, as well as commercially-minded professionals looking to change careers a...
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The culture at Hays is fast-paced, meritocratic and incredibly rewarding.
We have six values that shape who we are and what we do. We expect all our employees to display these Hays values, from their initial contact with us and throughout their career at Hays.
Our approach to equality, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to ensuring a diverse workforce which is representative of the communities and organisations we serve, and an inclusive workplace in which all our people can thrive no matter their background.
Putting our values into practice
As part of our commitment to ED&I, Hays was one of the first 20 organisations nationwide to achieve the National Equality Standard (NES), the UK’s most rigorous and prestigious accreditation for ED&I.
Celebrating our differences
We always want to celebrate the things that make us unique, as well as the things that unite us. Celebrating Pride, International Women’s Day and World Mental Health Day are just some of the ways we do this.
List of all the benefits that Hays are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.
“Hays offers any individual, regardless of their background, the opportunity to be successful. It’s common to see candidates start in junior positions and progress to business leadership through hard work and dedication.”
— Jason, London
“I was drawn to Hays by the international reputability of the brand and from day one felt so welcomed – the culture is fantastic.”
— Iriana, London
“During my time at Hays, I had a hugely supportive manager, really felt part of the team and thoroughly enjoyed my internship, which is why I’m returning to Hays once I graduate next year.”
— Josh, Birmingham
"Our achievement of the National Equality Standard, one of the most prestigious accreditations for ED&I, is an accomplishment that remains one of the highlights of my career so far."
— Beth, Leicester
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Hays Recruitment Trainee Recruitment Consultant £19-22.5K plus uncapped commission (£22-30k OTE first year)Industry leading training throughout your career
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Hays Recruitment Trainee Recruitment Consultant £19-22.5K plus uncapped commission (£22-30k OTE first year)Industry leading training throughout your career