Trainee Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in St Albans seeks a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant to join their Impact Academy. The role involves sourcing candidates, developing client relationships, and working in a fast-paced environment. With a competitive salary offering and uncapped commission, this position is ideal for motivated individuals looking to launch a career in recruitment, particularly within the education sector.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

35 days annual leave

Continuous professional development

Free daily breakfast

International incentive trips

Qualifications

• Background in sales, recruitment, hospitality, or fast-paced environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Motivated and driven personality.

Responsibilities

• Source and interview candidates for roles.
• Create professional CV profiles for marketing.
• Develop new business and manage client relationships.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales

Resilience

Communication

Education

Graduate or relevant experience

Job description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - St Albans

Location: St Albans
Salary: £30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £33,000-£38,000 in Year 1)

Launch your recruitment career with Tradewind Recruitment's award‑winning Impact Academy in St Albans.

About the Role

We are seeking ambitious and resilient individuals to join our St Albans office as Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants. You'll thrive in a fast‑paced environment, building relationships with schools and education professionals across Hertfordshire and the Home Counties. This is a demanding yet rewarding role, ideal for people who are passionate about education, sales, and personal growth.

How We Support You - The IMPACT Academy

Our Impact Academy training programme equips you with the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in recruitment. We give you the tools, training, and personal development to achieve success in recruitment and beyond.

• 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

In your first 6-9 months:

• Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles
• Create professional CV profiles for client marketing
• Collaborate 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 contracts and margins
• Manage safeguarding and compliance processes
• Handle challenging conversations professionally
• Deliver outstanding customer service and time management

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. We help schools find exceptional talent, ensuring no classroom goes without dedicated staff.

What We Offer

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

Who We're Looking For

• Graduates (with work experience) or non‑graduates with relevant experience
• Backgrounds in sales, recruitment, hospitality, education, or other fast‑paced environments
• Consistent career history showing progression
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Resilient, motivated, and driven personality
• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)

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 your opportunity to join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in St Albans and start a career that makes a genuine difference.