Jobs, fresher vacancy - Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant • South East England

Company: Tradewind Recruitment

South East England

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Whitstable, Kent Location: Whitstable, Kent Salary: £28,000-£30,000 + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000) Ready to build a career with purpose? Join Tradewind Recruitment in our Whitstable office and kick-start your journey through our structured IMPACT Academy. Watch how our Academy supports your development: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxbxhM_edMo&t=14s The Opportunity We're searching for ambitious, people-focused individuals to join our growing Kent team. As a trainee consultant, you'll play a key role in supporting schools by finding exceptional teachers and support staff across the region. You'll learn the fundamentals of recruitment from an experienced team and work in a supportive, high-performing environment. No recruitment experience? No problem - all you need is drive, resilience, and a genuine interest in people and education. What You'll Learn Through the IMPACT Academy Our structured training programme provides everything you need to succeed, including: Candidate sourcing, interviewing, and communication skills Coaching in resilience, mindset, and performance habits Sales psychology and client relationship development Ongoing mentoring and clear pathways for progression Your Growth Path In your first phase, you'll focus on candidate generation - finding and screening great educators and guiding them through the compliance process. As you grow in confidence, you'll progress into the business development side, building long-term partnerships with schools and earning commission on your placements. Why Tradewind Recruitment? With nearly 30 years in the industry, Tradewind is a trusted name in education recruitment. We're proud to be the only teaching agency recognised five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list - a reflection of our culture, values, and commitment to excellence. What We Offer £28,000-£30,000 base salary Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000 (uncapped commission) Commission from day one 35 days' annual leave + 4.5-hour school holiday working days 1.5-hour extended wellbeing lunch breaks Social events, incentives, and international trips Clear progression routes - many senior leaders started as trainees What We're Looking For Driven, confident, and resilient A great communicator with strong organisational skills Graduate OR experienced in a people-facing/target-driven environment Motivated to build a long-term career Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available) Our Recruitment Process Introductory call with our Talent Manager Task stage Interview with a Team Manager Final interview with a Director or CEO If you're ready to launch a rewarding career with amazing development and progression, apply now or send your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com.