Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Manchester

MANCHESTER

Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in Manchester

Are you a graduate or trainee ready to step into a fast-paced, high-pressure, high-reward career with uncapped earning potential? If you're ambitious, resilient, and driven by success, Tradewind Recruitment Manchester offers the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career through our industry-leading Impact Academy.

Join a business where your performance directly influences your earnings, career progression, and long-term success.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a market-leading education recruitment agency, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 company five times. With nearly 30 years of success, offices across the UK and internationally, and a strong reputation for developing high-performing consultants, we are committed to investing in future talent.

Our Manchester office is expanding, and we are looking for motivated graduates ready to build a career in recruitment, sales, and business development.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary: 28,000- 30,000
• Realistic first-year earnings: 35,000- 40,000 OTE
• Uncapped commission from day one
• 35 days annual leave + shorter working hours during school holidays
• All-expenses-paid international trips and incentives
• Regular socials, Friday drinks, and free breakfast
• Strong focus on wellbeing and professional development
• Clear progression pathway

Impact Academy

Our structured graduate training programme will take you from entry-level to high-performing Recruitment Consultant. You'll gain hands-on experience from day one, supported by expert training and mentorship.

Your Role

• Source, screen, and interview candidates
• Build relationships with schools and education professionals
• Support business development and client growth
• Meet and exceed weekly KPIs
• Earn commission as you progress

What We're Looking For

• Graduates with consistent work experience
• Strong resilience and ambition
• Sales, hospitality, or target-driven experience preferred
• Driving licence (or currently learning)

The Reality

This is a high-pressure, sales-driven role. Success requires resilience, confidence, and determination-but the rewards are significant.