Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

Academics in Guildford is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to grow our education staffing presence. You will place teachers and teaching assistants into schools, building relationships with local schools and clients in the Guildford area.

The role offers full training, uncapped commission, and clear progression within a fast-paced, high-potential market. Salary ranges £26,000–£30,000 with uncapped commission and regular incentives.

Qualifications

• Recruitment or strong B2B sales experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• A 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 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

B2B sales

Communication skills

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

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