Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - London

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: LONDON, HEAD OFFICE
Start Dates: ASAP
Salary: 32,000 basic + Uncapped commission
OTE: 35,000 - 42,000 in Year 1

Launch Your Graduate Career in Recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a graduate looking to start a fast-paced, rewarding career in recruitment ? If you're ambitious, driven, and motivated by success, Tradewind Recruitment offers the perfect opportunity to launch your career through our award-winning IMPACT Academy .

This role is designed exclusively for graduates , with structured training, clear progression, and earning potential from day one.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a recognised Sunday Times Top 100 Company five times. We specialise in placing education professionals across the UK and are known for investing heavily in our people, training, and long-term career development.

Many of our current Managers started their careers as graduate Recruitment Consultants through our Academy.

What Is the IMPACT Academy?

The IMPACT Academy is our industry-leading graduate training programme, designed to turn graduates into high-performing Recruitment Consultants.

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(url removed) receive hands-on training, live coaching, and ongoing mentoring while learning every part of the recruitment process.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - The Role

In your first year, you will:

• Source, interview, and support candidates for temporary and permanent roles
• Write professional CV profiles and market candidates to schools and clients
• Work closely with experienced sales consultants to increase placements
• Build strong relationships with candidates and internal teams
• Work towards achievable KPIs with full managerial support
• Earn commission throughout your training and development

This is a sales-focused, people-driven role , ideal for graduates who enjoy targets, progression, and financial rewards.

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• 32,000 basic salary
• OTE 35,000 - 42,000 in Year 1
• Commission paid from day one
• 35 days annual leave, plus reduced hours during school holidays
• All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
• Ongoing training and career development
• Clear promotion pathways and fast-track progression
• Regular company incentives, social events, and wellbeing initiatives

Career Progression

After completing your first year and graduating from the IMPACT Academy, you'll move onto a dedicated sales desk and receive advanced training in:

• Business development
• Margin negotiation
• Safeguarding and compliance
• Customer service excellence
• Managing challenging conversations
• Time management and productivity

Graduates who perform well can progress quickly into Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and Management roles .

Who We're Looking For

• Ambitious, resilient, and target-driven
• Confident communicators
• Motivated by progression and earning potential
• Organised, proactive, and professional
• Interested in recruitment, sales, or business development

Experience in sales, customer service, or education is helpful but not essential.

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