Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Northampton

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northampton seeks a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant. This role involves matching educators with rewarding positions while receiving structured training. The position offers a competitive base salary of £28,000-£30,000 with potential earnings of £35,000-£42,000 in the first year, plus uncapped commission and generous benefits. Candidates must have a valid UK driving licence or a booked test. Join us to shape the future of education!

Benefits

Uncapped commission

35 days' annual leave

Health & wellbeing programs

Fast-track promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence or have a driving test booked.
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ambitious and positive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to source, interview, and assess high-quality candidates.
• Write engaging candidate profiles and present them to clients.
• Support consultants while building your own client relationships.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Relationship building

Results-driven mindset

Education

Degree-educated or relevant professional experience

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Northampton

Location: Northampton
Salary: 28,000- 30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE 35,000- 42,000 Year 1)
Requirement: Must hold a valid UK driving licence or have a driving test booked.

Looking for a career where you can combine people skills with purpose? Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Northampton and help shape the future of education.

About the Opportunity

Our Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants play a key role in matching teachers and school support staff with rewarding roles. Through our Impact Academy, you'll receive structured, ongoing training, coaching, and clear progression pathways to help you thrive in recruitment.

Your Journey

• Learn how to source, interview, and assess high-quality candidates
• Write engaging candidate profiles and present them to clients
• Support consultants with daily operations while building your own client relationships
• Progress into full 360 recruitment - including business development, account management, and negotiation

What We Offer

• 28k- 30k base + OTE 35k- 42k in Year 1
• Uncapped commission
• 35 days' annual leave, plus reduced hours during school holidays
• Health & wellbeing focus: gym time, socials, free breakfast
• Fast-track promotion opportunities into senior roles

About Tradewind

Tradewind Recruitment has supported schools and education professionals for almost 30 years. We've been recognised five times in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies list - a testament to our people-first culture and commitment to excellence.

What We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence (or test booked)
• Ambitious, positive, and results-driven mindset
• Degree-educated or relevant professional experience
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills

Our Hiring Process

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

Apply today

Send your CV to (url removed) and take the first step towards joining our Northampton team.