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People are at the heart of Distinct and we thrive on creating an environment that attracts and retains the best people in recruitment. As such, we are hiring consultants at both trainee and senior level. Discover how we support our people to thrive.

Trainee
Experienced
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Perks & benefits

Transparent bonus scheme

Up to 45% for every placement

Unlimited holidays

25 plus bank holidays for the first year and unlimited thereafter

Hybrid working

Many of our employees choose to work from home twice a week

Private Bupa healthcare

Individual and family private healthcare options

EV scheme

Opportunity to lease an electric vehicle through salary sacrifice, saving on tax and NI

Annual Las Vegas target

All consultants have a personal target to hit our Vegas trip

Team incentives

Including 5* dining, experience days and city breaks

Enhanced pension

Optional enhanced pension with 1% employer contribution

Gym contribution

Optional gym membership in lieu of enhanced pension

Enhanced maternity pay

Two months of full salary, followed by three months of 50%

Paid leave volunteer days

Optional three days of annual paid leave to do charity or volunteer work

1:1 business coach

Access to monthly 1:1 external performance coaching

Perkbox account

Personal discounts and freebies from a variety of consumer brands

Free snacks

Fresh fruit, chocolate and unlimited 200 Degrees coffee!

4-day working week

In our US team, many of our consultants enjoy Friday’s off

Why Distinct?

Distinct started in 2016 as a small business with a single Apple Mac. Today, our large international team extends across three offices in Nottingham, London and Boston.

Nine years in and we’re a preferred agency for over 900 businesses. Why? Our people. Beyond the fancy perks and socials, we truly provide our consultants with everything they need to be successful.

The UK's most loved companies to work for 2025, Breakthrough Culture awards

Support

In-house teams in finance, marketing and hr provide you with everyday support

Investment

Investment in the best tech to source candidates and communicate effectively with clients

Coaches

1:1 access to external business coaches to help you reach your full potential

Progression

A career path that provides opportunity to everyone, no matter what your passions and motivations are.

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Career progression

We provide full transparency on salaries, benefits and triggers for each job level. Sign up below to download our consultant career pathway.

Unlike most recruitment agencies, we’ve designed a career path which empowers consultants to progress to director-level in more ways than one.

If you want to manage and develop individuals or would rather focus your efforts on billing, the steps to reach a senior director position are clear. Suppose you’re more of a strategic thinker or a reliable performer, we welcome the vital contributions of our people who will lead on business projects and deliver consistency.

In a nutshell, our four unique pathways ensure everyone’s contributions to the business are recognised and rewarded.

Performance

Superbillers who provide exceptional value, dedication and unwavering determination

People

Future leaders of our organisation who will inspire and empower our teams

Project

Individuals who embrace new challenges and help our organisation evolve

Proven

Performers who underpin our organisation with reliability and consistency

Performance

Superbillers who provide exceptional value, dedication and unwavering determination

People

Future leaders of our organisation who will inspire and empower our teams

Project

Individuals who embrace new challenges and help our organisation evolve

Proven

Performers who underpin our organisation with reliability and consistency

Average monthly earning potential

£2,100
£3,000
£4,400
£6,000
£8,600
Resourcing Consultant
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Talent Acquisition Partner
Talent Acquisition Director
£2,100
Resourcing Consultant
£2,100
£3,000
Talent Acquisition Consultant
£3,000
£4,400
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
£4,400
£6,000
Talent Acquisition Partner
£6,000
£8,600
Talent Acquisition Director
£8,600

All figures referenced on this page are based on our data from the start of 2022 for current employees. We have calculated the average monthly salary (before tax) for our consultants by their job titles and rounded to the nearest hundred. The average monthly earning figures include base salary, car allowance and bonus – without additional incentives. 

Hear from our consultants

Rochea-Cleo Ashanti

Talent Acquisition Partner
Office Support, UK

“I had worked in recruitment for five years at a well-known agency and knew it was time for a change.

I looked at Distinct’s social media channels and thought they came across as an agency that wants to do well but also wants their staff to be happy. Ultimately I joined because of a combination of everything they offered, including the perks, office environment and flexibility.”

Louise Carling

Talent Acquisition Director
HR, UK

“Prior to joining Distinct, I had been in recruitment for 14 years and was returning to work following maternity leave. 

I’ve often said that Distinct really is the best because you have the autonomy and freedom to deliver. The trust I’ve been given despite the natural ups and downs in recruitment has been stand-out.”

Henry Clarkson

Talent Acquisition Director
Finance, UK

“I’ve previously worked for four different agencies, ranging from a small privately-owned company to an international billion-turnover business.

Distinct is well known in the market and I always heard positive feedback from candidates and clients about them. Coupled with their Nottingham HQ, sustainability focus and career progression prospects, it was a no-brainer.”

Imogen Talbot-Slack

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Public Accounting, USA

“I worked in payroll admin before pivoting into recruitment. I was looking for a change in culture where growth would be encouraged and employers would have my best interests at heart.

Six years in, I’ve had countless highs with Distinct. From hitting incentive trips and going to Val D’isere, Hvar and Las Vegas to winning the CEO-choice award, which is something I’m still very proud of!”

Rebecca Sherman

Talent Acquisition Director
Public Accounting, USA

“Since making the move to Distinct in 2021, I’ve been given the right tools and support from my wonderful manager, I started to do well and hit two promotions within 12 months.

Recruitment can be hard. So it’s important to choose a company in which you will be not only supported and rewarded, but that will let you put your life and family ahead of the job every now and again. Distinct will do that.”

Live vacancies

£DOE + bonus scheme

  • London
  • Permanent
  • 2 days from home

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