Jobs, fresher vacancy - Trainee Recruitment Consultant • UK

Company: Tradewind Recruitment

UK

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - London Location: London Salary: £32,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£40,000 in Year 1) Start your recruitment career with Tradewind Recruitment's award-winning Impact Academy. About the Role We are looking for 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 will 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 and mindset to thrive in recruitment. You will develop skills in: Candidate sourcing and interviewing Building 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 Work closely 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 standards Handle challenging conversations professionally Deliver outstanding customer service and manage your time effectively Earn commission at every stage of your career development. About Tradewind Recruitment Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing teachers and support staff for almost 30 years. We are proud to be a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company-the only teaching agency to achieve this-and we operate across the UK and internationally. Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service to schools and candidates, ensuring that no classroom goes without exceptional staff. What We Offer £32,000 base salary, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000-£40,000 through commission Uncapped commission from day one 35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours (4.5-hour days) during school holidays 1.5-hour lunch break available for gym or well-being activities Continuous professional development and clear promotion opportunities - many of our Managers and Directors began 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 are seeking individuals who are motivated, ambitious, and ready to work hard to achieve success. You should have: A degree (with part-time work experience during university) or relevant experience if not a graduate Experience in sales, recruitment, hospitality, education, or other fast-paced, target-driven roles 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 Due to the demanding nature of the role and the high standards we maintain, our selection process includes: Screening call with our Talent Manager Psychometric test and written task First stage interview with a Team Manager Final stage interview with a Director or CEO How to Apply Apply via this advert or send your CV directly to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com. Don't miss the opportunity to join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in London and start a career that truly makes an impact.