Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education
Sheffield
£28,000-£30,000 base salary + uncapped commission
Year 1 OTE: £35,000-£42,000+
Sheffield - Built for the Ambitious
We are growing our Sheffield office and looking for resilient, driven, and financially motivated individuals ready to build a high-performance career in recruitment.
This role is ideal for strong graduates, experienced sales professionals, or individuals from competitive backgrounds who thrive under pressure and are serious about earning well.
Recruitment is not easy - but for the right person, it is highly rewarding. If you are competitive, committed, and hungry to succeed, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career and income.
The Opportunity
As a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant in Sheffield, you will operate in a fast-paced sales environment, partnering with schools across the region to place high-quality teachers and support staff into roles where they make a genuine impact.
You will be responsible for generating new business, building long-term client relationships, and developing your own specialist desk with full support and structured training.
The Role
Proactively sourcing and headhunting education professionals
Screening and interviewing candidates
Building and maintaining relationships with schools across Sheffield and surrounding areas
Negotiating placements and closing deals
Working to ambitious targets with clear financial incentives
As you develop, you will manage your own client portfolio and earn commission on every successful placement. Your results will directly influence your earnings and progression.
Training & Development
No recruitment experience is required - attitude and drive matter more.
We provide structured training covering:
Candidate sourcing and market mapping
Sales strategy, negotiation, and objection handling
Client development and account management
Performance mindset and resilience training
Clear, performance-based promotion pathways
You will be coached to become a top-performing consultant in a competitive market.
What We Offer
£28,000-£30,000 base salary
Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000+)
Clear and rapid progression based on performance
High-energy, ambitious team culture
Incentives and rewards for top performers
Generous annual leave and wellbeing support
Who We're Looking For
Graduates or individuals with a background in sales or competitive environments
Resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven individuals
Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Financially motivated professionals hungry for progression
Full UK driving licence (or driving test booked)
If you are prepared to work hard, push yourself outside your comfort zone, and build a lucrative long-term career, this is your opportunity.
Ready to Apply?
If you are ambitious, competitive, and ready to prove yourself, we want to hear from you.
Apply now or contact for more information