Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - St Albans

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in St Albans is looking for a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to connect teachers with opportunities. You will learn candidate sourcing and interview techniques while supporting placements. The role offers a base salary of £28,000-£30,000 plus uncapped commission, with a focus on health and wellbeing and fast-track progression into senior roles.

Benefits

35 days' annual leave

Health & wellbeing focus

Fast-track progression into senior roles

Uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid UK driving licence or have a driving test booked.
• Ambitious, positive, and results-driven.
• Confident communicator with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to source and interview candidates effectively.
• Write professional candidate profiles and present them to clients.
• Support consultants with placements while building your own client base.
• Progress into full 360 recruitment.

Skills

Ambitious

Confident communicator

Proactive attitude

People skills

Education

Degree-educated or relevant work experience

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - St Albans

Location: St Albans
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 your people skills with purpose? Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in St Albans and help make a difference in education.

About the Opportunity

Our Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants play a vital role in connecting teachers and school support staff with rewarding opportunities.

Your Journey

• Learn how to source and interview candidates effectively
• Write professional candidate profiles and present them to clients
• Support consultants with placements while building your own client base
• Progress into full 360 recruitment – from relationship management to negotiation

What We Offer

• £28k-£30k base + OTE £35k-£42k
• Uncapped commission
• 35 days' annual leave, plus shorter hours in holidays
• Health & wellbeing focus (gym time, socials, free breakfast)
• Fast-track progression into senior roles

About Tradewind

Tradewind Recruitment has been placing teachers and school support staff nationwide for almost 30 years. We're proud to have been recognised by the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies five times – a testament to our culture and success.

What We're Looking For

• Must have a full UK licence or test booked
• Ambitious, positive, and results-driven
• Degree-educated or with relevant work experience
• Confident communicator with a proactive attitude

Our Hiring Process

• Initial phone screen with our Talent Manager
• Task stage
• First interview with a Team Manager
• Final stage with a Director or CEO

Send your CV to (url removed) and join our St Albans team today.