Introducing the HCL Academy

At HCL plc, our recruitment consultants thrive in helping other people fulfil their potential.

The rewards are also pretty spectacular. With a competitive commission scheme and uncapped earning potential, recruitment professionals can earn in the region of �40,000 per year within their first 12 months. Several top performers are earning �100,000�s each year.

At HCL, we understand it is our people that make us. With the HCL Academy, staff have all the training, support & leadership to succeed. As a Trainee Recruitment consultant, you have the opportunity to work in a Group who are the market leaders in each of our key sectors, with ambitious plans for further growth.

Our remuneration packages, prizes like Porsches and Minis make us one of the most exciting places to work, anywhere.

If you�re not afraid of phones, have the desire to succeed, are target driven with a passion for making money, choose a career in recruitment, choose HCL plc and begin your journey as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant.

Within these pages you�ll find details about what the HCL Academy is all about, what to expect from HCL and most importantly how to get involved.

Locations

HCL are a national organisation, providing specialist recruitment services from large divisional centres and smaller regional offices. We currently employ over 350 members of staff, ranging from Recruitment Consultants to Finance staff.

These centres include 2 offices in Central London: London Bridge and Haymarket, Loughton in Essex and Skipton in Yorkshire.

The current intake for the HCL Academy will be based in our Loughton and London Bridge Offices. For details of our sites and offices please see the contact us link above.

Pay & Benefits

HCL provides the following benefits:

A holiday allowance that increases with each year of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays
Access to healthcare and pension schemes
Season ticket loans
Membership of our awards winning incentive scheme � HCL VIPpoints, where you can cash in your points for vouchers, gifts and experiences
Awards for outstanding performance (some of our prizes have included members of staff driving of with Porsches, Mini�s and overseas trips)
Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
Childcare vouchers
Various discount vouchers (from clothing vouchers to gym memberships)
Ongoing Training & development

The prospects

The HCL Academy is just the start of things at HCL. We have developed a proven career structure, providing milestones to developing key skills all along the way.

Our ongoing commitment to continuous professional development, for candidates and staff alike, really sets us apart from our competitors and has played an important role in establishing our reputation for employing the highest standards in everything we do.

Our intention is that up to 70% of everyone�s role should be learned through the job itself, with the remaining 30% gained from training, coaching and mentoring.

HCL gives you access to a professional development programme unrivalled in the industry. As well as maintaining a core programme of courses led by colleagues within the business and external consultants, we will also be able to tailor programmes to meet your individual needs � and we are keen for you to identify areas where you would benefit from additional coaching and training in order to further your own skills and professional development. This will also help you to develop professionally by enhancing your skills, experience and expertise on an ongoing basis.

Line managers will be responsible for training for their teams and you should feel free to discuss training needs with them directly � at any time.

Full details for the HCL Career Structure are available at the link here.

What next?

To join us at our next Assessment Day, simply complete the application form available here and forward to the HCL HR Team at academy@hclplc.com.

Details of the recruitment process are available here.

To talk to one of the HR team, please call Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5.30 on 020 7070 0400.