Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Milk Education; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team in Newcastle. This role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates to kickstart their careers in recruitment, providing comprehensive training and support. You'll engage with schools, build meaningful relationships, and contribute to team success while enjoying a vibrant company culture that values fun and ambition. With a competitive salary and commission structure, along with a range of perks including wellness packages and hybrid working options, this position is perfect for those eager to make an impact in the education sector.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday off

Charity days

Wellness package

Office dogs

In-house bar for Friday drinks

Career support

Tailored training

Huge annual company events

Regular socials

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build relationships.
• Ability to work towards targets and goals.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced recruiters with candidate searches.
• Make intro calls to schools and respond to inquiries.
• Source, shortlist, and place candidates.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sales Skills

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

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Group Talent Manager (Milk Education, Aspion Search, MLK & The Advocate Group) 07725840758

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Newcastle

Milk Education | £26,000 + Commission | Start: June/July 2025

Monday - Friday (7:15am start when the schools are open)

If you're the type of person who:

Loves chatting to people and building real connections

Gets a buzz from hitting goals and working towards targets

Is excited by the idea of earning commission on top of your salary

Wants to be part of a fun, ambitious and values-driven team

Who are we?

We’re Milk Education, an eco-conscious, people-first education recruitment agency with a fresh take on the industry (seriously, we’re not your typical recruiters). From classroom support to teaching talent, we help schools across the UK find incredible people — and we do it all with heart, passion, and purpose.

Check us out on Insta: @milk_education – you might spot our office dogs or a cheeky Friday beer at the in-house bar.

Why this role is perfect for grads like you:

You'll start by supporting experienced recruiters with candidate searches and client engagement, learning everything from the ground up. Once trained, you’ll move into your own 360 recruitment role — speaking to schools, matching candidates, building relationships, and owning your success.

Don't worry if you've never done sales or recruitment before — we’ve got top-tier training, and you’ll be supported every step of the way by industry pros who’ve been where you are now.

A day in the life after 6 months (once you’re settled in):

Making intro calls to schools and building relationships

Learning to navigate our CRM like a machine

Responding to candidate and client enquiries

Sourcing, shortlisting, and placing candidates

Contributing to team strategy and smashing shared goals

AND more....

What you’ll get in return:

The latest tech & marketing tools to help you shine

Tailored training and a clear progression path

23 days holiday + bank hols + your birthday off + charity days

Wellness package: Online doctor, critical illness cover

Office dogs + in-house bar for Friday drinks

Huge annual company events & regular socials

Hybrid working (2–3 days WFH after probation)

Career support from people who genuinely care

Sound like your kind of vibe?

Track down Victoria Riley (Internal Talent Acquisition Manager) on LinkedIn for extra brownie points — or just hit apply via the link to be considered.

Let’s launch your recruitment career the right way — with Milk.

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• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

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