Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. You will receive full training to connect teachers with schools and earn uncapped commission based on your efforts. The role offers clear progression paths and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Structured training

Uncapped commission

Clear progression paths

Collaborative team culture

Role with real impact

Qualifications

• Experience in sales (B2B or B2C) or similar people-focused roles.
• Motivated to advance in career and earning potential.
• Confident and driven with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learning recruitment processes through full training.
• Building relationships with local schools.
• Matching teachers with job opportunities.
• Managing the recruitment process from start to finish.
• Visiting schools to understand their needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Motivation for career progression

Confidence

Positive attitude

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Location: Birmingham Basic Salary: 26k- 30k + Uncapped Commission
Full Training Provided

Ready to launch a rewarding career where your hard work directly pays off?
Looking for a dynamic, fast-paced role that makes a real impact on young lives?

Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists and build a career that truly matters.

Why Join Us?

We're one of the largest and fastest-growing education recruitment agencies in the UK, supporting over 1,000 primary and secondary schools every day. As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll join our vibrant Birmingham office and be fully trained to become a successful recruiter - no previous recruitment experience needed!

You'll help connect brilliant teachers and support staff with schools in need, playing a key role in improving education outcomes in your local area. This is more than just a sales job - it's your chance to build a career with purpose and earn excellent money doing it.

What You'll Be Doing

• Learning the ropes with full recruitment training and ongoing mentoring
• Building relationships with local schools and education professionals
• Matching talented teachers and TAs with the right opportunities
• Managing vacancies from start to finish - from advertising and interviews to placements
• Visiting schools to understand their needs and grow business relationships
• Working in a supportive, high-energy team environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience in sales (B2B or B2C), customer service, or similar people-focused roles
• Motivated by career progression and earning potential
• Confident, driven, and excited to learn
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic

What You'll Get in Return

• Structured training from industry experts
• Uncapped commission - your earning potential is in your hands
• Clear progression paths - promotions often within 12 months
• A fun, friendly, and collaborative team culture
• A role with real impact - helping schools and changing lives

About Our Birmingham Team
You'll be joining a high-performing, close-knit team with a fantastic reputation in the local education sector. It's fast-paced, exciting, and incredibly rewarding. We're proud of our low staff turnover - people love working here, and we think you will too.

Interested? Let's Talk.
Send your CV or reach out directly to Craig Walker for an informal chat about the role. Craig is happy to answer your questions and help you decide if this is the right move for you.