Education Recruitment Trainee – Hybrid (1 WFH/wk)

TimePlan Education; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Structured training

Career development

Job summary

TimePlan Education is recruiting a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Southampton. No prior recruitment experience is required; training will be provided, with a focus on engaging teachers and support staff for schools and educational settings.

You'll join a supportive team, develop skills in candidate sourcing, interviewing and placement, and work towards individual and team targets while benefiting from structured coaching and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above.
• No prior recruitment experience required; full training provided.
• Structured training and ongoing development to build recruitment capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Find candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals and database.
• Speak with applicants to understand experience, availability and goals.
• Build and maintain strong candidate relationships.
• Write engaging job adverts and support recruitment campaigns.
• Match suitable candidates with vacancies.
• Coordinate interviews and support candidates through the process.
• Maintain accurate candidate and vacancy records and assist with references.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance checks.
• Work towards individual and team activity targets.
• Develop knowledge of recruitment and the education sector.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organised

Target-driven

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4+)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

TimePlan Education is recruiting a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Southampton. No prior recruitment experience is required; training will be provided, with a focus on engaging teachers and support staff for schools and educational settings.

You'll join a supportive team, develop skills in candidate sourcing, interviewing and placement, and work towards individual and team targets while benefiting from structured coaching and progression opportunities.