Recruitment Consultant. Job in Kent Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking motivated individuals for their Impact Academy, designed for a career in education recruitment. With a base salary of £28,000-£30,000 and no prior experience needed, trainees will receive comprehensive training and mentorship, leading to long-term careers in an environment focused on purpose and growth.

Benefits

Uncapped commission from your first placement

35 days of annual leave

Reduced working hours during school holidays

All-expenses-paid international trips for top performers

Free breakfast, social incentives, and wellness perks

Ongoing development, coaching, and internal promotions

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with a natural rapport.
• Motivated by goals and eager to build a career.
• Organised, resilient, and ready to learn.

Responsibilities

• Interview and source teachers and support staff for schools across Kent.
• Collaborate with your team to match candidates to school vacancies.
• Work towards weekly activity and performance targets.

Skills

Communication

Goal-oriented

Organizational

Resilience

Education

Graduate

Job description

Kickstart Your Recruitment Career in Whitstable, Kent - Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy
No experience needed Full training provided 28,000- 30,000 base salary Commission from day one Career progression in education recruitment

Are you ambitious, people-focused, and looking for a long-term career with purpose and progression? Tradewind Recruitment is hiring motivated individuals to join our growing Whitstable office through our nationally renowned Impact Academy - the perfect launchpad for a career in education recruitment.

Whether you're a graduate, from a sales or customer service background, or working in schools, this opportunity offers structured training, mentorship, and a chance to build a career that truly makes a difference.

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies. We've placed thousands of teachers and support staff into schools, and we're proud to be recognised five times as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For.

Our Kent-based team in Whitstable is growing quickly, and we're looking for driven individuals to become the future of our business.

What You'll Get:

• 28,000- 30,000 base salary
• Realistic first-year earnings of 32,000- 40,000
• Uncapped commission from your first placement
• 35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)
• All-expenses-paid international trips for top performers
• Free breakfast, social incentives, and wellness perks
• Ongoing development, coaching, and internal promotions - most of our leaders started at consultant level
• A team culture that values growth, purpose, and fun

About the Impact Academy

Our Impact Academy is a structured 12-month training programme tailored for people with no prior recruitment experience. You'll learn every aspect of recruitment, from candidate generation to sales strategy, with dedicated support and coaching from day one.

What You'll Do:

• Interview and source teachers and support staff for schools across Kent
• Write professional CVs and candidate profiles
• Collaborate with your team to match candidates to school vacancies
• Work towards weekly activity and performance targets
• Earn commission as you contribute to our mission of improving education

Year 2 and Beyond

After completing the Academy, you'll transition into a client-facing role and receive further training in:

• Business development and school partnerships
• Visit strategy and vacancy management
• Margin negotiation and compliance
• Time management and customer service excellence

We believe in long-term careers, not quick wins - and we give you the tools to grow confidently into each new stage.

Who We're Looking For

We want to hear from you if you are:

• A confident communicator with a natural rapport
• Motivated by goals and eager to build a career
• Organised, resilient, and ready to learn
• Interested in education, people, and personal growth

Whether you're a graduate, a TA or teacher looking for something new, or working in sales or customer service - we'd love to hear from you.

Ready to Join Us?

We're currently hiring for our Whitstable office in Kent and would love to speak with people who are ready to build something meaningful.

Send your CV to (url removed) today and take the first step in a career that offers purpose, progress, and high rewards.