Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Tradewind Recruitment : Job Details

Sales Professionals - Transition into a Recruitment Career | Holborn, London£32,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission | OTE Year 1: £35,000-£42,000Full-Time | Immediate and Summer 2025 Start Dates Available

Are you working in sales, customer service, or another fast-paced, target-driven role and looking for a long-term career with real progression and high earning potential?

Join Tradewind Recruitment, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, at our London Head Office in Holborn. This is your opportunity to transition into a successful recruitment career with award-winning training, structured development, and clear promotion pathways all the way up to Director level.

Whether you have experience in telesales, estate agency, hospitality, call centres, or other customer-facing roles - if you're confident, motivated, and career-focused, we want to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• £32,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission with realistic first-year OTE of £35,000-£42,000
• Structured, industry-leading training through our Graduate Impact Academy
• Fast-track progression with clear promotion criteria
• 35+ days annual leave and reduced hours during school holidays
• Incentive trips abroad and team celebrations for high performers
• Offices in Holborn, Central London
• A collaborative, high-performing, and supportive team culture

The Role:

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Use your sales and people skills to recruit teachers and support staff for London schools
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both candidates and clients
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from candidate sourcing to placement
• Write compelling candidate profiles and CVs
• Achieve KPIs and earn commission based on placements
• Gain market insight into the education sector and become a trusted advisor to your clients

What We're Looking For:

• Sales or target-driven experience (e.g. B2B sales, estate agency, call centre, hospitality, retail)
• Confident, motivated, and resilient individuals
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organised and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Career-driven professionals looking for long-term development and growth
• A genuine interest in making an impact through recruitment in the education sector

A degree is beneficial but not essential. Full training will be provided.

About Tradewind Recruitment:

Tradewind is a leading education recruitment agency with over 25 years of success, offices across the UK, and recognition in The Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For. We are proud to promote from within - many of our current leaders and Directors started as trainees, just like you.

Apply Now:

To find out more or to apply, send your CV to Or call/text for a confidential conversation.