Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Uncapped commission

Bonuses

Job summary

Academics is hiring a Trainee Recruitment Consultant for the Education sector in Guildford. You will build strong relationships with local schools and place teachers and teaching assistants in short and long-term roles, within a fast-growing Guildford branch.

Full training is provided, with uncapped commission and regular incentives. The role offers clear career progression as you develop expertise in education recruitment and client management.

Qualifications

• Recruitment or strong B2B sales experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Self-starter with ambition, resilience and drive.
• Career-focused and financially motivated.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, long-term relationships with local schools.
• Generate business opportunities and grow the client base.
• Advertise roles, interview candidates and arrange placements.
• Visit schools and support clients with staffing needs.
• Work towards targets with uncapped commission and incentives.

Skills

Recruitment experience or B2B sales

Customer service

Excellent communication

Ambition and drive

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Guildford
26,000 - 30,000 + uncapped commission
Full training provided Excellent earning potential

Looking to take your recruitment career to the next level?
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies as we grow our new and fast-expanding Guildford branch.

We're on the lookout for a motivated Trainee Recruitment Consultant to help develop our market share further by placing teachers and teaching assistants into both short and long-term roles across local schools.

Why join Academics?

• We're one of the top education recruitment consultancies in the UK, with over 100 experienced consultants nationwide.
• The education sector is thriving, and we're investing in the next generation of consultants to grow with us.
• Our Guildford office already has a great local reputation - you'll be stepping into a warm, high-potential market.

What you'll be doing:

• Building strong, long-term relationships with local schools
• Generating business opportunities and growing your client base
• Advertising roles, interviewing candidates, and arranging placements
• Visiting schools and supporting clients with staffing needs
• Working towards targets with uncapped commission and regular incentives

What we're looking for:

• Recruitment or strong B2B sales experience
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A self-starter with ambition, resilience, and drive
• Someone who is both career-focused and financially motivated

What you'll get:

• Full training and ongoing support from experienced mentors
• Clear career progression - many consultants move up within 12 months
• Uncapped commission + bonuses - earn well beyond your base salary
• A busy, supportive, and fast-paced team environment
• Join a company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment in the Guildford area, and want to be part of a successful, growing business with a strong local presence - we want to hear from you.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.