Associate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Join a Team That’s Redefining Education Recruitment! Location: Marsh Barton, Exeter Hours: Full time, permanent Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm) Work from home x2 days a week Enjoy reduced hours during school holidays About Us: Axcis Education is proudly part of The Edwin Group, a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, for the third consecutive year. Rated ‘Excellent’ by our people across the board, we’re known for our world-class employee engagement, ethical leadership, and purpose-driven culture. Our Associate Education Consultant programme is a 6 to 12 month training programme designed to give ambitious individuals the skills, knowledge, and confidence to break into the industry – no prior experience required! We currently have training opportunities in all of our offices across England. Why Join Our Trainee Programme? At Axcis Education we believe in potential over experience. Whether you’re a recent graduate, changing careers, or just eager to get started in recruitment, our structured training programme will equip you with everything you need to succeed. Comprehensive Training – Learn the fundamentals of education recruitment, including candidate sourcing, client management, and interview techniques. Mentorship & Support – Receive guidance from experienced consultants who will help you develop your skills. Hands-On Experience – Work alongside our team, gaining real-world insight into the fast-paced world of recruitment. Career Progression – Successful trainees have the opportunity to transition into full-time Education Consultant roles. Who are we looking for? We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are looking to pursue a career in recruitment and wants to join a company that celebrates success and supports you on your journey to get there. The Associate Education Consultant training programme is designed to cover all aspects of the 360-recruitment cycle. All we ask is you have the drive to succeed with a great work ethic. We’ll help you with everything else so by the end of the 6-month programme you’ll be fully equipped to manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients. Axcis recognise people have different skill sets and we have the expertise to develop and grow individuals to ensure they have a successful career path. Our Associate Education Consultant training programme is adapted to suit individual needs. This is a fantastic opportunity to anyone who is ambitious and wants to be given a chance to prove their worth. Someone who has a positive attitude with a willingness to learn. You must be presentable, proficient on IT platforms and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. As this is a sales role, previous sales experience is preferable but anyone who can demonstrate impeccable customer service with a strong work ethic will be considered. Whilst knowledge of special needs and/or education is an advantage, it’s not essential as full sector training will be provided. What You'll Be Doing: Resourcing teachers and teaching assistants for job roles Searching job sites for CVs and attending career fairs Utilising the company database to recruit candidates Writing job adverts to attract candidates Interviewing candidates in person, online and off-site on registration days Liaising with the Education Consultants to ensure these candidates are placed out to work Writing candidate profiles Once you are confident to move to the next stage you will then begin your client training. This will consist of: Visiting schools with colleagues Positive marketing of candidates Client business development and lead generation Developing new client relationships and account managing existing ones What You’ll Get in Return: Commission Work from home options after initial training period Reduced working hours during school holidays Later start/early finish every Friday during term time 90 Minute lunch break once a week Staff wellbeing package - including access to an Employee Assistance Programme Dog friendly office! Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? Click ‘Apply Now’ with your CV and join a company that’s as ambitious and passionate as you are. Process: Screening Process - Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion. Phone Call with the Talent Team - You will share a call with our Talent Acquisition team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps. 1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members. Branch shadow – This is a great opportunity to get a taste of what the role will entail, sit with your potential colleagues and ask questions. Final Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business. The Edwin Group do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. internaledwin