Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Graduate Education Recruitment Consultant in Northampton for a full-time role. The position offers structured training and a clear promotion pathway. Candidates must have a degree completed in 2025 or earlier and possess strong interpersonal skills. With an attractive salary base of £28k-£30k plus uncapped commissions, it's a fantastic opportunity for ambitious graduates looking to start their careers in recruitment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Reduced hours during school holidays

Health & wellbeing benefits

Gym time

Socials

Free breakfast

Qualifications

• A degree completed in 2025 or earlier is essential.
• Must hold a full UK driving license or have the driving test booked.
• Should be a confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• An ambitious, resilient, and target-driven mindset is required.

Responsibilities

• Work with schools to place teachers and support staff.
• Source, screen, and interview education professionals.
• Write candidate profiles and market them to schools.
• Manage candidate and client relationships.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong interpersonal skills

Ambitious

Resilient

Target-driven mindset

Education

Degree completed in 2025 or earlier

Tools

UK driving license

Job description

Graduate Education Recruitment Consultant - Northampton (ASAP Start)

Location: Northampton
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£42,000 Year 1)
Eligibility: Open only to graduates from 2025 or earlier

Are you a graduate looking to start a fast-paced, people-focused career in recruitment? Tradewind Recruitment is hiring Graduate Education Recruitment Consultants to join our Northampton office immediately.

This role is exclusively for graduates who want structured training, rapid career progression, and uncapped earning potential.

About the Role

As a Graduate Education Recruitment Consultant, you'll work with schools to place teachers and support staff into long-term and daily roles. Through our Impact Academy, you'll receive industry-leading recruitment training from day one.

What You'll Learn

• How to source, screen, and interview education professionals
• Writing candidate profiles and marketing them to schools
• Managing candidate and client relationships
• Progressing into full 360 recruitment, including business development and negotiation

What We Offer

• £28k-£30k base salary
• Uncapped commission (OTE £35k-£42k Year 1)
• 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays
• Health & wellbeing benefits, gym time, socials, and free breakfast
• Clear promotion pathway to Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Manager roles

Requirements

• Degree completed in 2025 or earlier (essential)
• Full UK driving licence (or driving test booked)
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ambitious, resilient, and target-driven mindset

About Tradewind Recruitment

With nearly 30 years of experience, Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company.

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