Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Winner Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Sutton Coldfield is seeking a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant. This role involves sourcing candidates, building relationships with schools, and managing compliance processes. Ideal candidates are motivated, proactive, and ideally have experience in customer service or sales. You will receive training and mentoring to support your development in the recruitment industry.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and eager to learn.
• Passionate about education.
• Good communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Source and screen high-quality candidates.
• Write and post engaging job adverts.
• Conduct candidate interviews and ensure compliance.
• Build strong relationships with candidates.
• Manage compliance process and timesheets.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Relationship building

Time management

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Location: Streetly, Sutton Coldfield
Salary: £20,000 £25,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08 00

Winner Education is seeking a motivated and ambitious Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about recruitment, safeguarding, and making a real difference in supporting schools across the region.

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will embark on a structured development journey starting with resourcing and compliance, before progressing into a full 360 recruitment role. You will receive hands‑on training, mentoring, and ongoing support as you learn how to build meaningful relationships with candidates and schools alike.

Key Responsibilities

First 6 Months Foundation Stage

• Source and screen high‑quality candidates to match school requirements.
• Write and post engaging job adverts across multiple platforms.
• Conduct candidate interviews and ensure thorough vetting to APSCo Compliance+ standards.
• Manage all aspects of the compliance process, ensuring safeguarding and legal obligations are met.
• Build strong relationships with candidates, offering support throughout the onboarding process.
• Oversee timesheet management, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.

After 6 Months Development Stage

• Begin developing and managing your own client portfolio.
• Carry out proactive business development through cold calling and networking.
• Conduct school visits and build long‑term relationships with headteachers and school business managers.
• Manage existing accounts, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction.

About You

We re looking for someone who is:

• Highly motivated, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Passionate about education and making a difference.
• Confident, personable, and enjoys building relationships.
• Organised with excellent communication and time management skills.
• Ideally experienced in sales, customer service, or administration (not essential).