Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment; Wallsend; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Newcastle is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive their new office's success. With a competitive salary of £35,000 - £60,000 DOE and uncapped commission, this role offers significant opportunities for career progression and an environment focused on teamwork and professional development. Ideal candidates are ambitious, confident communicators with experience in recruitment, especially in the education sector.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Award-winning training

Qualifications

• Confident communicator who can build rapport quickly and credibly.
• Experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, ideally in the education sector.
• Ability to thrive in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with schools to connect them with outstanding teachers.
• Build long-term relationships and deliver exceptional service.
• Enjoy full ownership of your patch with no restrictions.

Skills

Ambitious

Excellent communication

People-focused

Resilient

Target-driven

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Primary, Secondary & SEN Divisions

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne (Brand-New City Centre Office)
Salary: 35,000 - 60,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission
35 Days Holiday + Exceptional Benefits

Join Tradewind Newcastle During Our Most Exciting Chapter Yet!

We're building something truly special in the heart of Newcastle city centre, and we want you to be part of it.

Tradewind Recruitment - one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies - is expanding across the North East, and our brand-new Newcastle office will be at the centre of it all.

This is a unique opportunity to join us during our launch phase - to help shape the office culture, influence the direction of our regional presence, and grow quickly into leadership roles as we scale.

Whether you're an experienced education recruiter, a former teacher, or a professional from an education-focused environment, we have several positions open to suit your skills, experience, and goals.

What You'll Get

• 35,000 - 60,000 basic salary (DOE) + uncapped commission
• 35 days of annual leave
• 1.5-hour lunch breaks - perfect for a midday gym session or a walk along the Quayside
• 4.5-hour working days during half term
• Award-winning training, CPD and ongoing professional development
• Dedicated resourcing and compliance support - so you can focus on people, not paperwork
• Excellent staff retention and a culture built on teamwork, trust, and shared success
• Flexible and wellbeing-focused environment promoting real work-life balance
• Proudly ranked in the Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work (five years running!)
• Fast-track progression - join us at the start of our Newcastle journey and secure your place as a future leader as the office expands rapidly

What You'll Be Doing

• Partner with schools across Northumberland, Newcastle, Gateshead, and North/South Tyneside to connect them with outstanding teachers and support staff
• Build long-term relationships and deliver exceptional service to both candidates and clients
• Enjoy full ownership of your patch - no restrictions, no limits, just freedom to build your business your way
• Work alongside an experienced, supportive team of resourcers and compliance experts
• Play a key role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of our brand-new Newcastle office
• Represent one of the most respected names in education recruitment with the full backing of a national network

Who We're Looking For

• Ambitious, energetic, and people-focused professionals who thrive in a target-driven environment
• Confident communicators who can build rapport quickly and credibly
• Experienced Senior Recruitment Consultants (ideally from the education sector)
• Individuals who are resilient, self-motivated, and team-oriented
• Those who want to be part of something new - where your ideas, voice, and success will truly matter

Why Newcastle, Why Now?

Our new city centre office represents more than just a workspace - it's the start of a regional powerhouse for Tradewind in the North East. You'll be surrounded by the buzz of Grey Street, Monument, and the Quayside, with easy access to public transport and a lively social scene perfect for team lunches, after-work meetups, and client networking.

This is your chance to grow your career with the best in the business, in one of the UK's most exciting cities.