Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant in Cardiff to start a rewarding career focused on Primary Education. The role involves building relationships with schools, attracting and placing candidates, and enjoying a supportive team environment with uncapped commission. Ideal for motivated individuals seeking to advance in sales or recruitment, offering a structured training program and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Structured training program

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Uncapped commission

Incentives and rewards

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or individual eager to start a career in sales/recruitment.
• Confident, resilient, and motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport quickly and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Building strong relationships with Primary schools across South Wales.
• Attracting, interviewing, and placing top-quality education professionals.
• Meeting targets and earning uncapped commission.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Resilience

Motivation and drive

Ability to build rapport

Education

Graduate or ambitious individual

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 graduate or 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.