Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Consultant - London

LONDON

Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in London

Are you ready to begin a career in one of the most fast-paced and financially rewarding industries? Tradewind Recruitment London is offering ambitious graduates the opportunity to join our Impact Academy and build a successful career in recruitment, sales, and business development.

If you are driven, resilient, and motivated by success, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high-performance environment with uncapped earning potential.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a leading education recruitment agency and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 company. With nearly 30 years of success, a strong UK and international presence, and a reputation for developing top-performing consultants, we are committed to investing in future talent.

Our London office is one of our busiest and highest-performing locations, offering significant opportunity for ambitious individuals to accelerate their careers.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: 32,000
• First-year earnings: 35,000- 40,000 OTE
• Uncapped commission structure from day one
• 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays
• International incentive trips and company-wide rewards
• Regular social events, team culture, and office perks
• Industry-leading training and continuous development
• Fast-track career progression opportunities

The Impact Academy

Our Impact Academy is a comprehensive graduate training programme designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in recruitment.

You will gain hands-on experience from day one, learning how to manage candidates, build client relationships, and generate revenue in a competitive market.

Your Role

In your first year, you will:

• Identify, attract, and interview high-quality candidates
• Build strong relationships with schools and education professionals
• Develop business through proactive outreach and networking
• Work closely with your team to increase placements and revenue
• Meet and exceed performance targets and KPIs
• Earn commission as you progress

This role is heavily sales-focused and rewards those who take initiative and consistently perform.

Support and Development

You will receive:

• One-to-one support from your manager
• Structured training from experienced professionals
• Ongoing mentorship
• Access to top performers and best practices

Our London team offers a high-energy, supportive environment where success is recognised and rewarded.

Career Progression

After your first year, you will transition to a dedicated Sales Desk and receive advanced training in:

• Business development strategies
• Negotiation and deal management
• Compliance and safeguarding
• Handling complex client and candidate situations
• Time and performance management

Progression is performance-based, giving you full control over your career path.

What We're Looking For

• Graduates with strong work ethic and proven commitment
• Individuals with sales, hospitality, or target-driven experience
• Confident communicators with resilience and ambition
• A proactive and competitive mindset
• Driving licence preferred

The Reality

This is a high-pressure, target-driven sales role. It requires resilience, consistency, and determination.

However, for those who succeed, the rewards-financial, professional, and personal-are substantial.