Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Edwin supply; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their Scunthorpe team. You will manage relationships with schools, utilize sales techniques to grow the business, and participate actively in recruitment and placement of educators. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career development and a supportive team culture. Applicants should have proven sales experience and strong communication skills, along with a valid UK driving license.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Free parking on site

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible holiday hours

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience required for effective communication and client engagement.
• Full UK driving licence essential for client visitation.
• Organised and resilient approach to handle a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a large client base and work with national schools.
• Use business development techniques to attract new clients.
• Engage with schools to strengthen client relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Self-motivated

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant Join a Team That s Redefining Education Recruitment!
Location: Queensway Business Centre, Scunthorpe
Hours: Full Time

• 7.30am 4pm x2 days per week
• 7.30am - 5pm x2 days per week
• 7.30am 4.30pm Friday's
• Work from home Wednesday's
• Enjoy reduced hours (9am 3pm) during school holidays

About Us

Vision for Education is proudly part of The Edwin Group, a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, for the third consecutive year. Rated Excellent by our people across the board, we re known for our world-class employee engagement, ethical leadership, and purpose-driven culture.

As a carbon-neutral, ESG-certified organisation, we re not just leading the education sector-we re creating positive change for schools, communities, and the planet. Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and we walk the talk on wellbeing, inclusivity, and climate action.

Why Join Us?

We re on the lookout for an experienced sales person to join our lively and ambitious Scunthorpe team, supporting Primary schools across Lincolnshire. If you want to work with the best, build lasting client relationships, and feel genuinely valued-this is the role for you.

Expect

• A warm desk and uncapped commission opportunities
• Clear, supported progression all the way to Branch Manager
• A fun, high-performing, team-first culture
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in education

We re not a one-size-fits-all team-we celebrate individuality, but we re united by our drive, our values, and our love of what we do.

The Role What You’ll Be Doing

This is a fast-paced, people-first role that blends recruitment, sales, and account management:

• Working with a large client base - many of the schools nationally work exclusively with Vision for Education
• Using sales, business development and marketing techniques and networking opportunities to attract business from client schools
• Driving business development through relationship-building and outreach
• Visiting schools and deepening client engagement
• Finding, engaging, and placing brilliant educators in the right roles
• Using social media, headhunting, and networking to build talent pools

  Who We re Looking For

  You ll be a proactive, experienced recruiter ready to grow your desk and make an impact.

  • Proven sales experience
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a car (essential)
  • Strong communicator with a consultative sales style
  • Organised, resilient and self‑motivated
  • A natural relationship-builder and team player
  • Driven to exceed targets while staying true to ethical business practices

  What You ll Get in Return

  • Uncapped commission
  • Free parking on site
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Flexible school holiday hours
  • Regular team events, incentives, and celebrations
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Modern, professional office with a supportive culture
  • A chance to make a real difference in education

  Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?

  Click Apply Now with your CV and join a company that s as ambitious and passionate as you are.

  Process

  • Screening Process - Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion.
  • Phone Call with the Talent Team - You will share a call with our Talent Acquisition team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps.
  • 1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members.
  • Branch shadow This is a great opportunity to get a taste of what the role will entail, sit with your potential colleagues and ask questions.
  • Final Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.

  The Edwin Group do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.