Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant – London Head Office

Company: Tradewind Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

The Role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant based at our London Head Office, you will work in a fast‑paced, high‑performance sales environment helping schools across London and the South East secure exceptional teachers and support staff.

What You’ll Get

  • £32,000 starting salary
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • First‑year OTE of £35,000–£40,000+
  • Industry‑leading training and development
  • Clear career progression based on performance
  • Incentives, competitions and annual rewards
  • Hybrid working opportunities
  • Pension scheme
  • 35 days holiday allowance & 4.5 hour shifts during all school holidays
  • Wellbeing support and employee benefits
  • Opportunity to work alongside some of the highest‑performing consultants in education recruitment

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Identifying, sourcing and interviewing high‑calibre education professionals
  • Building strong relationships with teachers, support staff and school leaders
  • Developing new business opportunities with schools across your specialist area
  • Managing the full recruitment process from initial contact through to placement
  • Negotiating fees and securing long‑term partnerships
  • Working towards ambitious targets with uncapped commission opportunities
  • Building your own client portfolio and revenue stream

Industry‑Leading Training & Development

No recruitment experience? No problem.

  • Candidate sourcing and headhunting techniques
  • Business development and sales strategies
  • Negotiation and closing skills
  • Relationship management and client retention
  • Time management and desk organisation
  • Performance mindset and resilience
  • Leadership and management development

Continuous coaching from experienced recruitment leaders.

Who We’re Looking For

  • University studies and graduate achievements
  • Competitive sports backgrounds
  • Hospitality, retail or customer‑facing roles
  • Sales and business development experience
  • Fast‑paced, target‑driven environments
  • Leadership positions, societies or extracurricular activities

Successful recruiters at Tradewind Recruitment are:

  • Highly competitive
  • Financially motivated
  • Resilient and determined
  • Confident communicators
  • Commercially minded
  • Goal‑oriented
  • Driven to be the best
  • Comfortable being held to high standards

We are looking for individuals who genuinely want to build a successful career, maximise their earning potential and become top performers within a market‑leading recruitment business.

About Tradewind Recruitment

For over two decades, Tradewind Recruitment has built a reputation for excellence within education recruitment. We invest heavily in our people and consistently develop some of the most successful consultants in the industry.

Ready to Build Your Future?

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Posted: June 6th, 2026