Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Preston
Start Dates: 24th August 2026
Salary: 30,000 basic + Uncapped commission
OTE: 35,000 - 42,000 in Year 1
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Launch Your Graduate Career in Recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a graduate looking to start a fast-paced, rewarding career in recruitment? If you're ambitious, driven, and motivated by success, Tradewind Recruitment offers the perfect opportunity to launch your career through our award-winning IMPACT Academy.

This role is designed exclusively for graduates, with structured training, clear progression, and earning potential from day one.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a recognised Sunday Times Top 100 Company five times. We specialise in placing education professionals across the UK and are known for investing heavily in our people, training, and long-term career development.

Many of our current Managers started their careers as graduate Recruitment Consultants through our Academy.

What Is the IMPACT Academy?

The IMPACT Academy is our industry-leading graduate training programme, designed to turn graduates into high-performing Recruitment Consultants.

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(url removed) receive hands-on training, live coaching, and ongoing mentoring while learning every part of the recruitment process.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - The Role

In your first year, you will:

• Source, interview, and support candidates for temporary and permanent roles
• Write professional CV profiles and market candidates to schools and clients
• Work closely with experienced sales consultants to increase placements
• Build strong relationships with candidates and internal teams
• Work towards achievable KPIs with full managerial support
• Earn commission throughout your training and development

This is a sales-focused, people-driven role, ideal for graduates who enjoy targets, progression, and financial rewards.

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• 30,000 basic salary
• OTE 35,000 - 42,000 in Year 1
• Commission paid from day one
• 35 days annual leave, plus reduced hours during school holidays
• All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
• Ongoing training and career development
• Clear promotion pathways and fast-track progression
• Regular company incentives, social events, and wellbeing initiatives

Career Progression

After completing your first year and graduating from the IMPACT Academy, you'll move onto a dedicated sales desk and receive advanced training in:

• Business development
• Margin negotiation
• Safeguarding and compliance
• Customer service excellence
• Managing challenging conversations
• Time management and productivity

Graduates who perform well can progress quickly into Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and Management roles.

Who We're Looking For

• Ambitious, resilient, and target-driven
• Confident communicators
• Motivated by progression and earning potential
• Organised, proactive, and professional
• Interested in recruitment, sales, or business development

Experience in sales, customer service, or education is helpful but not essential.

Apply Now

If you're ready to start your career as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, apply today and take your first step with Tradewind Recruitment's IMPACT Academy.