Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in St Albans is looking for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. This opportunity is ideal for graduates or career-changers and offers a basic salary of £28,000-£30,000 plus uncapped commission. You’ll receive structured training, develop into a high-performing consultant, and work towards KPI targets. With a focus on professional growth, this role promises a rewarding career in recruitment. Enjoy perks like 35 days annual leave and international incentive trips.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

All-expenses-paid international incentive trips

Daily free breakfast

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• Motivated by success and targets in a sales-focused environment.
• Openness to training and development in recruitment.
• Interest in recruitment, sales, or education.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for education roles.
• Write and market professional candidate CV profiles.
• Match candidates to school vacancies.
• Manage candidate relationships and placements.
• Work towards weekly KPIs and targets.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Strong communication

Motivation by progression

Education

Graduate or career-changer

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Recruitment

St Albans | £28,000‑£30,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission | Graduate Opportunity

Start Your Career in Recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment

Are you looking to start a career as a Recruitment Consultant but don't have previous experience? Are you ambitious, target‑driven and motivated by success?

Tradewind Recruitment, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, is hiring Trainee Recruitment Consultants to join our successful St Albans office through our award‑winning Impact Academy training programme.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or career‑changers looking for a sales‑focused recruitment role with industry‑leading training, fast progression and high earning potential.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a market‑leading education recruitment agency, supplying teachers and support staff to schools across the UK.

• Sunday Times Top 100 Company (5 times)
• One of the largest teaching agencies in the UK
• Over 25 years of combined industry expertise in our St Albans team
• Known for investing heavily in training, development and employee wellbeing

What's in It for You?

Salary & Earnings

• £28,000-£30,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission from day one
• Realistic OTE of £35,000-£40,000 in year one

Benefits & Perks

• 35 days annual leave
• Reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5‑hour days)
• All‑expenses‑paid international incentive trips
• Daily free breakfast
• Friday drinks and regular team incentives
• Structured career progression and internal promotions

The Impact Academy – Award‑Winning Recruitment Training

Our Impact Academy is a structured, hands‑on training programme designed to develop you into a high‑performing Recruitment Consultant.

You’ll receive:

• Classroom and desk‑based training
• 1‑to‑1 coaching and mentoring
• Ongoing professional development
• Support from experienced consultants, managers and directors

The Role: Trainee Recruitment Consultant

During your first year, you will:

• Source, screen and interview candidates for temporary and permanent education roles
• Write and market professional candidate CV profiles
• Match candidates to school vacancies
• Work closely with experienced sales consultants
• Manage candidate relationships and placements
• Work towards weekly KPIs and targets
• Earn commission throughout your progression

Career Progression & Development

After your first year, you’ll move onto your own sales desk with advanced training in:

• Business Development
• Account Management
• Margin Negotiation
• Client Visits & Impact Training
• Safeguarding in Education
• Managing Difficult Conversations
• Time Management & Customer Service

Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal if you are:

• Graduate or career‑changer
• Interested in recruitment, sales or education
• Confident, resilient and target‑driven
• Motivated by progression and earning potential
• A strong communicator with a positive “can‑do” attitude

No previous recruitment experience is required – full training provided.

Apply Today

We are actively recruiting for our St Albans recruitment team and offering immediate interviews.

📩 Submit your CV to our application portal.

Start your career as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant with Tradewind Recruitment and build a long‑term, rewarding future in education recruitment.