Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cardiff is seeking a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join their team. This role involves collaboration with primary schools across South Wales to help find passionate staff while also assisting candidates in finding fulfilling roles. Ideal for recent graduates or sales-minded individuals, the position offers structured training, career progression, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission. Strong communication skills and a positive approach are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Structured training programme

Career progression

Incentives and rewards

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Confident, resilient, and motivated individual.
• Eager to start a career in sales/recruitment.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with Primary schools across South Wales.
• Attract, interview, and place top-quality education professionals.
• Grow your network through sales calls, meetings, and school visits.
• Meet targets and earn uncapped commission.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Results-driven

Team player

Ability to build rapport

Education

Graduate

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Cardiff
Sector: Primary Education (South Wales)
Start: ASAP
Ideal for: Recent Graduates & Ambitious Sales-Minded Candidates

Are you an enthusiastic, driven individual looking to kick‑start a rewarding career in recruitment? Do you want to make a real impact on the education sector while fast‑tracking your professional development? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

We are seeking a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Cardiff team. You will work closely with Primary schools across South Wales, helping them find the skilled, passionate staff they need to support children’s learning—and helping candidates find roles where they can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships with Primary schools across South Wales
• Attracting, interviewing, and placing top‑quality education professionals
• Growing your network through regular sales calls, meetings, and school visits
• Meeting targets and earning uncapped commission

What We’re Looking For

• A graduateor ambitious individual eager to start a career in sales/recruitment
• Confident, resilient, and motivated with excellent communication skills
• Driven by results and personal development
• Ability to build rapport quickly
• A team player with a positive, professional approach
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

What We Offer

• Full, structured training programme
• Clear and achievable career progression
• Supportive, fun, and high‑performing team environment
• Uncapped commission and realistic earnings growth
• Regular incentives, rewards, and team events

If you’re ready to start an exciting career in education recruitment and want to be part of a dynamic Cardiff‑based team, apply today!