Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Sheffield

SHEFFIELD

Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield

Are you a graduate looking to break into a fast-paced, rewarding career with real earning potential? Tradewind Recruitment Sheffield is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Impact Academy and build a long-term career in recruitment.

If you are ambitious, resilient, and motivated by success, this is your chance to thrive in a high-performance sales environment.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a well-established, market-leading education recruitment agency and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 company. With nearly 30 years of experience and offices across the UK and internationally, we have built a reputation for developing exceptional consultants.

Our Sheffield office is growing, and we are looking for driven graduates ready to take the first step in their careers.

What We Offer

• Starting salary: 28,000- 30,000
• First-year earnings: 35,000- 40,000 OTE
• Uncapped commission from day one
• 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays
• Incentive trips and company rewards
• Regular team socials and a supportive culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Clear career progression opportunities

Impact Academy Training

Our Impact Academy provides a structured and supportive entry into recruitment. You'll gain real-world experience from day one, learning how to manage candidates, build relationships, and contribute to business growth.

Your Role

In your first year, you will:

• Source and interview candidates for education roles
• Build relationships with schools and teaching professionals
• Support the sales team in generating placements
• Develop new business opportunities
• Work towards and exceed targets
• Earn commission as you progress

This is a sales-driven role where your success is determined by your effort and consistency.

Support and Mentorship

You will benefit from:

• A dedicated manager
• Structured training programmes
• Ongoing mentorship
• Access to experienced consultants

We provide a supportive environment where you can develop quickly and confidently.

Career Development

After your first year, you will progress to a Sales Desk and receive further training in:

• Business development
• Negotiation and client management
• Compliance and safeguarding
• Handling challenging situations
• Time and workload management

We promote from within, meaning your career progression is based entirely on your performance.

What We're Looking For

• Graduates with strong work ethic
• Evidence of working during studies
• Resilience and determination
• Sales, hospitality, or customer-facing experience
• Confident communication skills

The Reality of the Role

Recruitment is demanding and target-driven. It requires persistence, resilience, and a proactive mindset.

However, for those who commit, it offers excellent earning potential, rapid career progression, and long-term success.