Trainee Recruitment Consultant - St Albans

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in St Albans is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to start a rewarding career. You will enjoy a competitive salary with uncapped commission potential. The role involves sourcing and placing education professionals and offers structured training through the IMPACT Academy. Ideal candidates are resilient, organized, and come from sales or customer-facing backgrounds. Join now to build a career where effort equals reward.

Benefits

£28,000-£30,000 base salary

Uncapped commission

35 days' holiday

Shorter working days during school holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or high-pressure roles.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Confident in communication with clients and candidates.

Responsibilities

• Source and place education professionals in schools.
• Develop relationship-building skills with clients.
• Work towards achieving sales targets.

Skills

Sales background

Highly organized

Resilient

Confident communicator

Multitasking skills

Education

Degree desirable but not essential

Job description

rainee Recruitment Consultant - St Albans

Salary: £28,000-£30,000 + Uncapped Commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000)

Looking for a challenging, people-focused career where effort equals reward? Join Tradewind Recruitment in our St Albans office and launch your recruitment career through our IMPACT Academy.

The Opportunity

This is a fast-paced, sales-led role ideal for individuals from retail, hospitality, sales, or customer-facing environments who thrive under pressure and enjoy working towards clear targets.

You'll support schools across the region by sourcing and placing high-quality education professionals, while developing strong commercial and relationship-building skills.

Training & Development - IMPACT Academy

You'll receive structured training in:

• Candidate sourcing and interviewing
• Sales techniques and client management
• Resilience, confidence, and performance habits
• Long-term career progression planning

What We Offer

• £28,000-£30,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000)
• Commission from day one
• 35 days' holiday
• Shorter working days during school holidays
• Wellbeing initiatives and incentives
• Clear, achievable promotion pathways

What We're Looking For

• Background in sales, fast-paced service, or high-pressure roles
• Highly organised, resilient, and results-driven
• Confident communicator with strong multitasking skills
• Consistent employment history showing reliability and commitment
• Degree desirable but not essential
• Right to work in the UK