Kickstart Your Career in Recruitment with Tradewind - Join Our Preston Team Curious about a career in recruitment but not sure where to begin? Tradewind Recruitment is here to help you take that first step. Based in Preston, we're offering a place on our prestigious Impact Academy-a tailored training programme that transforms potential into performance. Join a friendly, ambitious team with over 25 years of combined industry experience, and take the first step toward a fulfilling and fast-paced career in education recruitment. Why Tradewind Recruitment? We're more than just a recruitment agency-we're an award-winning leader in education staffing. With recognition as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running and a reputation as one of the UK's largest teaching agencies, we pride ourselves on nurturing our people and promoting from within. What's in it for you? Competitive Pay - Start on a £28,000-£30,000 base salary, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000-£40,000 Immediate Commission - Start earning from your very first day Ample Time Off - Enjoy 35 days' annual leave plus shorter working hours (4.5 hours/day) during school holidays Incentive Trips - Win your place on all-expenses-paid international trips as part of our company-wide incentive programme Wellbeing & Perks - Free breakfast daily, Friday drinks, and strong investment in your wellbeing Clear Career Progression - Many of our current managers and directors started in the very role you're applying for Introducing the Impact Academy Our Impact Academy is your gateway into recruitment-a fully supported training programme that gives you all the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in your first year and beyond. Your Role in Year One Source and interview education professionals for temporary and permanent placements Create detailed, marketable CV profiles for clients Work closely with sales consultants to match candidates with schools Achieve weekly KPIs and targets alongside your manager Earn commission at every step of your development journey Unmatched Support & Training You'll be mentored by an experienced manager, supported by a dedicated training team, and guided by colleagues who've walked the path before you. From day one, you're part of a team that wants you to succeed. Year Two and Beyond - Your Sales Career Once you've built a strong foundation, you'll move onto your own Sales Desk and receive advanced training in: Business Development Margin Negotiation Safeguarding Impact Sales Training Time Management Handling Challenging Conversations Many of our Academy graduates have gone on to become top 10 consultants within their first year in sales-you could be next. Are You Ready to Make an Impact? We're currently hiring for our growing Preston office and are on the lookout for motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and a passion for people. Experience in education or sales is a bonus-but your attitude, ambition, and determination are what matter most. Apply now for immediate consideration Send your CV to and take the first step in a rewarding, fast-moving career with Tradewind Recruitment