Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Edwin supply; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their team. The successful candidate will support primary schools across the North East, utilizing strong sales skills to foster relationships and place talented educators. This role offers an impressive uncapped commission structure alongside a supportive office environment and ongoing career development. If you are driven and passionate about making a difference in education, apply now to join this ambitious team.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Free parking on site

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible school holiday hours

Regular team events

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within the education or recruitment sector.
• Driving license with access to a car is essential.
• Strong communication skills with a consultative sales approach.

Responsibilities

• Attract business from client schools through various techniques.
• Build relationships and engage with schools to deepen client engagement.
• Manage applications, interviews, and placements for educators.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication

Organised

Team player

Self-motivated

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Join a Team That's Redefining Education Recruitment!

Location: Dean Street, Newcastle
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 ofThe 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 Newcastle team, supporting Primary schools across the North East. 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

• 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
• Managing applications, interviews, references, and placements
• Using our Salesforce system to track progress and keep things moving
• Supporting schools with sponsorship opportunities
• Act as an Ambassador for the Group’s ESG strategy and you demonstrate this through a commitment to adopt, promote and comply with ESG policies, developments, and initiatives

Who We're Looking For

• 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.