Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Company: Vision for Education
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Location: Exeter
Job Description:

Associate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Join a Team That’s Redefining Education Recruitment!

Location: Marsh Barton, Exeter

Hours:

  • Full time, permanent
  • Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm)
  • Work from home x2 days a week
  • Enjoy reduced hours during school holidays

About Us

Axcis Education is proudly part of The 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.

Our Associate Education Consultant programme is a 6 to 12 month training programme designed to give ambitious individuals the skills, knowledge, and confidence to break into the industry – no prior experience required! We currently have training opportunities in all of our offices across England.

Why Join Our Trainee Programme?

At Axcis Education we believe in potential over experience. Whether you’re a recent graduate, changing careers, or just eager to get started in recruitment, our structured training programme will equip you with everything you need to succeed.

  • Comprehensive Training – Learn the fundamentals of education recruitment, including candidate sourcing, client management, and interview techniques.
  • Mentorship & Support – Receive guidance from experienced consultants who will help you develop your skills.
  • Hands‑On Experience – Work alongside our team, gaining real‑world insight into the fast‑paced world of recruitment.
  • Career Progression – Successful trainees have the opportunity to transition into full‑time Education Consultant roles.

Who are we looking for?

  • Enthusiastic individuals who want to pursue a career in recruitment and are willing to learn.
  • Drive to succeed with a great work ethic.
  • Presentable, proficient on IT platforms, excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Previous sales experience preferred, but customer service strong work ethics any applicants will be considered.
  • Knowledge of special needs and/or education is an advantage, not essential.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Resourcing teachers and teaching assistants for job roles
  • Searching job sites for CVs and attending career fairs
  • Utilising the company database to recruit candidates
  • Writing job adverts to attract candidates
  • Interviewing candidates in person, online and off‑site on registration days
  • Liaising with the Education Consultants to ensure these candidates are placed out to work
  • Writing candidate profiles
  • Visiting schools with colleagues, marketing candidates, client business development and lead generation, developing new client relationships and account managing existing ones

What You’ll Get in Return

  • Commission
  • Work from home options after initial training period
  • Reduced working hours during school holidays
  • Later start/early finish every Friday during term time
  • 90‑minute lunch break once a week
  • Staff wellbeing package – including access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Dog friendly office!

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.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026