Trainee Recruitment Consultant

  • TRADEWIND RECRUITMENT
  • Nov 09, 2025
Full time Marketing

Job Description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant required - full time post supporting the Education Sector

Full training and career promotion pathway provide - great track record of building successful consultants via our IMPACT Academy!

Tradewind are a Top 100 Sunday Times company (4 years running!) who support schools across the home counties with temporary, long term and daily supply staff.

Part of a huge national network of offices with centralised training, payroll, compliance and safeguarding teams we are looking for our next trainee Consultant from December or January and support our St Albans office.

Why Choose Tradewind?

We are one of the largest national education agencies and offer a balanced and comprehensive training programme for trainee consultants (or Recruitment Coordinators as we call them) you will hone and develop the skills you need to be a success in the rewarding world of education recruitment.

  • Competitive Salaries: Start with a 28,000 base salary and start impacting your earnings from day 1 with bonues, realistic OTE = 35,000 to 40,000 in your first year.
  • Immediate Commission: Begin earning commission from your first day, rewarding your hard work and success.
  • Generous Holidays: Enjoy 35 days of annual leave, plus reduced hours during holiday periods (4.5 hours). With St Albans' picturesque surroundings and easy access to London, you can enjoy a perfect work-life balance!
  • Global Trips: Participate in all-expenses-paid trips to exciting international destinations with our company-wide events.
  • Perks: Enjoy Friday drinks, daily free breakfast, and significant investment in employee well-being.
  • Professional Growth: Access continuous professional development and internal promotions, with many of our Managers and Directors having started as Consultants.

Introducing the Impact Academy

The Impact Academy is a comprehensive training programme designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel as a Recruitment Consultant.

Your Role

In your first year, you will:

  • Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles.
  • Craft professional CV profiles for client marketing.
  • Increase candidate placements by working closely with our sales teams.
  • Meet weekly targets and KPIs set in conjunction with your manager.
  • Earn commission at every stage of your progress.

Ongoing Support and Mentorship

You will receive unwavering support from your team manager, our top-tier training team, and a mentor. Collaborate with some of the most successful recruitment consultants in the education sector as you develop your role and professional skills.

Advancement and Beyond

After successfully completing your first year, you will move to a specially assigned Sales Desk. Unlike other firms, we ensure you receive advanced training in:

  • Business Development
  • Margin Negotiation
  • Visit Impact Training
  • Safeguarding
  • Managing Difficult Conversations
  • Customer Service and Time Management

Your Path to Success

At Tradewind Recruitment, we recognise the challenges of the Recruitment Consultant role, particularly in the education sector. Our investment in the Impact Academy is unmatched. Join a legacy of success, with previous graduates reaching top 10 consultant status within a year of starting in sales.

Join Our Team

Excited about the opportunities? We are currently recruiting for our St Albans team and eager to hear from motivated individuals with a 'can-do' attitude. While experience in sales and education is beneficial, your drive and determination are what truly matter.

For more information and the chance for an immediate interview, submit your CV to (url removed) today. Don't miss this chance to begin a rewarding career journey with Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in St Albans.