Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Liverpool is seeking a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to support schools by connecting talented teachers with rewarding opportunities. This role offers a basic salary of £28,000-30,000 plus uncapped commission, with realistic first-year earnings ranging from £35,000-42,000. The agency provides comprehensive training, a supportive work environment, and clear career progression paths to ensure success in recruitment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

35 days' annual leave

Health and wellbeing culture

Fast-track career progression

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence or driving test booked.
• Degree-educated or relevant professional experience.
• Positive, ambitious mindset with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support schools by matching talented teachers with opportunities.
• Source, interview, and assess education professionals.
• Develop relationships with clients and progress into full recruitment roles.

Skills

Strong people skills

Relationship-building skills

Confident communication

Ambitious and target-driven mindset

Education

Degree or relevant professional experience

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Location: Liverpool
Salary: 28,000-30,000 basic + uncapped commission
OTE: 35,000-42,000 (Year 1)
Requirement: Full UK driving licence (or driving test booked)

Are you looking for a career that combines strong people skills with genuine purpose? Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Liverpool and help shape the future of education.

The Role

As a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant, you'll support schools across the region by matching talented teachers and support staff with rewarding opportunities. Through our Impact Academy, you'll benefit from structured training, ongoing coaching, and clear progression pathways designed to set you up for long-term success in recruitment.

Your Development Journey

• Source, interview, and assess high-quality education professionals
• Create engaging candidate profiles and present them to schools
• Support experienced consultants while developing your own client relationships
• Progress into full 360 recruitment, including business development, account management, and negotiation

What We Offer

• 28,000-30,000 basic salary with uncapped commission
• Realistic Year 1 earnings of 35,000-42,000
• 35 days' annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays
• A strong health and wellbeing culture, including gym time, team socials, and free breakfast
• Fast-track career progression with clear routes into senior roles

About Tradewind Recruitment

With almost 30 years of experience, Tradewind Recruitment is a trusted partner to schools and education professionals nationwide. We've been recognised five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For, reflecting our people-first culture and commitment to excellence.

What We're Looking For

• A full UK driving licence (or a driving test booked)
• An ambitious, positive, and target-driven mindset
• Degree-educated or relevant professional experience
• A confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills

Our Hiring Process

1. Initial phone conversation with our Talent Manager
2. Task stage
3. Interview with the Liverpool Team Manager
4. Final interview with a Director or CEO

Apply today by sending your CV to (url removed) and take the first step towards joining our Liverpool team.