Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - London Branch

Location: LondonSalary: £32,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£40,000 in Year 1)

Join the Team of the Year for 2024/25!

Start your recruitment career with Tradewind Recruitment's award-winning Impact Academy and join our Team of the Year for 2024/25.

This exciting opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting the outstanding performance and career progression within our business. You'll be joining the fastest-growing team in the company - an energetic, supportive, and high-performing group where ambition and hard work are recognised and rewarded.

About the Role

We're seeking driven individuals with a passion for education and sales to join our London office as Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants.This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role, offering exceptional training, development, and earning potential.

As a Recruitment Consultant at Tradewind Recruitment, you'll work in a dynamic, high-performance environment, matching exceptional teachers and support staff with schools across the UK.

How We Support You - The IMPACT Academy

Our Impact Academy is a structured training programme designed to equip you with the tools, skills, and mindset to thrive in recruitment.

You'll develop expertise in:

• Candidate sourcing and interviewing
• Building strong client relationships
• Resilience and self-awareness
• Goal setting and maintaining a positive mindset
• Psychology in sales and communication

We don't just train you to succeed - we train you to excel.

Your Responsibilities

During your first 6-9 months:

• Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles
• Craft professional CV profiles for client marketing
• Collaborate with sales teams to increase candidate placements
• Meet weekly targets and KPIs set by your manager

As you progress into sales:

• Develop new business and manage client relationships
• Negotiate margins and contracts
• Maintain safeguarding and compliance standards
• Handle challenging conversations professionally
• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage your time effectively

Earn uncapped commission at every stage of your career development.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, proudly supporting schools for almost 30 years.We are a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company - the only teaching agency to achieve this - operating across the UK and internationally.

Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service to schools and candidates, ensuring every classroom has access to exceptional staff.

What We Offer

• £32,000 base salary, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000-£40,000
• Uncapped commission from day one
• 35 days annual leave + reduced working hours (4.5-hour days) during school holidays
• 1.5-hour lunch break for gym or well-being activities
• Continuous professional development and clear promotion pathways - many of our Managers and Directors started as Trainees
• All-expenses-paid international trips for top performers
• Free daily breakfast, Friday drinks, and a strong focus on employee well-being

Who We're Looking For

We want motivated, ambitious, and driven individuals ready to work hard and achieve success.

You should have:

• A degree (and ideally part-time work experience during university) or relevant experience if not a graduate
• Experience in sales, recruitment, education, hospitality, or another fast-paced, target-driven role
• A consistent career history that demonstrates progression and commitment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience, motivation, and a strong work ethic
• The right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)

Our Hiring Process

Because of the high standards we maintain, our selection process includes:

How to Apply

Apply via this advert or send your CV directly to .

Don't miss this opportunity to join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in London - and become part of the Tradewinds Team of the Year for 2024/25!