Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Kent is seeking a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join their award-winning Impact Academy. The role offers a base salary of £30,000 with the potential to earn £33,000-£38,000 in the first year. Candidates should be ambitious and resilient, with excellent communication skills and backgrounds in sales or education. This position offers exceptional training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

35 days annual leave

International incentive trips

Free daily breakfast

Qualifications

• Ambitious, resilient, and ready for a fast-paced career.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in target-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Source and interview candidates for roles.
• Craft professional CV profiles for marketing.
• Work closely with sales teams to increase placements.
• Negotiate margins and manage client relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Resilience

Motivation

Education

Graduate degree or relevant experience

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant – Kent (Whitstable)

Location: Whitstable, Kent
Salary: £30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £33,000‑£38,000 in Year 1)

Start your recruitment career with Tradewind Recruitment's award‑winning Impact Academy in Kent.

About the Role

Are you ambitious, resilient, and ready for a fast‑paced, rewarding career in recruitment? We are looking for driven individuals with a passion for education and sales to join our Whitstable office as Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role offering exceptional training, development, and earning potential.

How We Support You – The IMPACT Academy

Our Impact Academy is a structured training programme designed to equip you with the tools and mindset to thrive in recruitment.

• Candidate sourcing and interviewing
• Building client relationships
• Resilience and self‑awareness
• Goal setting and maintaining a positive mindset
• Psychology in sales and communication

Your Responsibilities

During your first 6‑9 months:

• Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles
• Craft professional CV profiles for client marketing
• Work closely with sales teams to increase candidate placements
• Meet weekly targets and KPIs set by your manager

As you progress into sales:

• Develop new business and manage client relationships
• Negotiate margins and contracts
• Maintain safeguarding standards
• Handle challenging conversations professionally
• Deliver outstanding customer service and manage your time effectively
• Earn commission at every stage of your career development

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing teachers and support staff for nearly 30 years. We are proud to be a five‑time Sunday Times Top 100 Company – the only teaching agency to achieve this – and we operate across the UK and internationally.

Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service to schools and candidates, ensuring that no classroom goes without exceptional staff.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary with realistic first‑year earnings of £33,000‑£38,000
• Uncapped commission from day one
• 35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours (4.5‑hour days) during school holidays
• 1.5‑hour lunch break available for gym or well‑being activities
• Continuous professional development and clear promotion opportunities
• All‑expenses‑paid international incentive trips
• Free daily breakfast, Friday drinks, and a strong focus on employee well‑being

Who We’re Looking For

• Graduates (with part‑time work experience during university) or non‑graduates with relevant experience
• Backgrounds in sales, recruitment, hospitality, education, or other fast‑paced, target‑driven environments
• Consistent career history that demonstrates progression and commitment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilient, motivated, and ambitious personality
• Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)

Our Hiring Process

• Screening call with our Talent Manager
• Psychometric test and written task
• First stage interview with a Team Manager
• Final stage interview with a Director or CEO

How to Apply

Apply via this advert or send your CV directly to (url removed). Don’t miss the opportunity to join Tradewind Recruitment’s Impact Academy in Whitstable, Kent, and start a career that truly makes an impact.