Trainee education recruitment consultant

TRAINEE EDUCATION RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

London Head Office

Start Date: 25th August 2026

£32,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Year 1 OTE £35,000-£40,000
Year 2 OTE £40,000+
Top Performers Earn Significantly More

Not everyone is cut out for recruitment.

If you're looking for a quiet office job where you can hide behind emails, this isn't it.

If you're competitive, ambitious, resilient and motivated by success, keep reading.

We're looking for graduates and professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and want to build a highly rewarding career with one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies.

You don't need recruitment experience.

You do need:

Drive
Resilience
Confidence
Work ethic
The desire to be successfulThe people who succeed with us often come from backgrounds such as:

Graduates who worked throughout university
Sales
Estate agency
Lettings
Hospitality
Customer-facing roles
Competitive sport
Business development
Call centres
Retail managementWhy?

Because they understand hard work, targets, rejection and performance.

Recruitment is not easy.

You'll make hundreds of calls.

You'll speak to people who say no.

You'll face setbacks.

You'll have days where nothing goes your way.

The difference between average recruiters and exceptional recruiters is simple:

Exceptional recruiters keep going.

At Tradewind Recruitment, you'll receive industry-leading training, ongoing support and a clear career path from trainee consultant through to management and leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

Building relationships with teachers and schools
Speaking to candidates and clients daily
Developing new business opportunities
Managing your own growing desk
Matching outstanding educators with schools
Negotiating placements and generating revenue
Becoming a market expert within your sectorWhat We Offer

£32,000 starting salary + uncapped commission from day one
Industry-leading training programme
Clear progression opportunities
35+ days annual leave
Reduced hours during school holidays
Monthly incentives and competitions
National and international reward trips
A high-performance culture where success is recognised and rewarded
Who We're Looking For

You'll likely stand out if you:

Worked while studying for your degree
Have a history of exceeding targets
Have played competitive sport
Have experience in sales or customer-facing roles
Are motivated by earning potential
Bounce back quickly from setbacks
Want a career rather than just a job
Enjoy competition and winning
About Tradewind Recruitment

For more than 25 years, Tradewind Recruitment has been one of the UK's most successful education recruitment agencies.

We have built our reputation on exceptional service, outstanding training and developing high-performing consultants who build long-term careers with us.

If you're ambitious, resilient and prepared to work hard, we'll give you everything you need to build an exceptional career.

Apply now for our August 2026 intake.

Limited positions available