Graduate / Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Whitstable, Kent
£28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission | OTE £35,000-£42,000 Year 1
Full training | No recruitment experience required
Are you graduating and unsure what to do next? Want a fast-paced career where your earnings and progression are in your control?
Tradewind Recruitment is hiring a Graduate / Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Whitstable team. This is a structured entry-level opportunity designed for ambitious graduates who want to build a long-term career in a high-performance environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
£28,000-£30,000 starting salary + uncapped commission
Clear progression from trainee to consultant within 12 months
Structured training through our Impact Academy
35 days annual leave + reduced hours in school holidays
Incentive trips and performance rewards
Supportive team with hands-on mentoring
Long-term career with genuine earning potential
What You'll Be Doing
You'll start by learning candidate management and recruitment fundamentals, including:
Interviewing and qualifying teachers and support staff
Writing CV profiles and marketing candidates to schools
Building relationships with education professionals
Supporting the team to fill urgent school vacancies
Working toward clear targets with commission from day one
As you progress, you'll move into:
Business development with schools
Managing your own client portfolio
Negotiating placements and fees
Building a specialist market
What We're Looking For
We're interested in graduates or trainees who:
Worked part-time during studies (retail, hospitality, sport etc.)
Are competitive, resilient and motivated by success
Communicate confidently and enjoy working with people
Want a career, not just a job
Hold a driving licence (or test booked)
You don't need recruitment experience - we'll train you. What matters is attitude, drive, and willingness to learn.
About Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, known for developing high-performing consultants through structured training and clear career paths.
If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready to start earning based on your performance, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or email your CV to