Advice Needed from Trainee Recruiter

Hello everyone,

I’m currently a trainee recruiter at a locum healthcare recruitment agency, with the majority of our clients being from the NHS. In my first month, I successfully closed three deals and took the initiative to start business development, which led to securing a client meeting—despite not having any training in that area.

Here’s a breakdown of the compensation structure:

  • The commission kicks in at £4,500 billed per week, offering a 12.5% rate.
  • My base salary is £27,000 annually.
  • If I reach a billing level of £10,000 per week, the commission increases to 20%, and my basic salary rises to £32,000.
  • Should I bill £15,000 weekly at the 20% rate, my base salary could go up to £50,000.

If I manage to bill £780,000, my total gross earnings would amount to £206,000, including my base salary.

Does this compensation structure seem fair to you? Given these circumstances, do you think I should focus on building a personal brand in this field or consider recruiting in a different industry?

Thank you for your insights!