Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Company: The Education Network North
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Newcastle City Centre

Are you a confident, ambitious graduate who thrives on competition, loves speaking to people, and wants to build a high‑earning career? Are you motivated by targets, rewards, and the opportunity to control your own success?

The Education Network is looking for a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Newcastle city centre office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong sales mentality, plenty of self‑belief, and the drive to build relationships, win new business, and develop a rewarding career in recruitment.

About the Role

Recruitment is a fast‑paced sales environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for building relationships with schools and education professionals, generating new business opportunities, and matching talented candidates with rewarding roles.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively make outbound sales and cold calls to schools and education professionals.
  • Build strong relationships with decision‑makers and key stakeholders.
  • Develop new business opportunities and grow existing accounts.
  • Interview, screen, and place candidates into suitable roles.
  • Manage the recruitment process from initial contact through to placement.
  • Deliver exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
  • Work towards ambitious sales targets and personal goals.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Recent graduate looking to launch a successful sales‑focused career.
  • Highly confident, resilient, and comfortable picking up the phone.
  • Not afraid of cold calling and enjoys speaking to new people every day.
  • Motivated by commission, rewards, and career progression.
  • Has a competitive nature and enjoys working towards targets.
  • Has a positive, can‑do attitude and thrives under pressure.
  • Determined, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to succeed.
  • Can build rapport quickly and develop lasting business relationships.
  • Wants to be recognised and rewarded for their effort and achievements.

About Us

The Education Network is part of Pertemps Network Group, one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment businesses. For over 30 years, we have supported schools and education professionals across the region.

We combine the backing, training, and opportunities of a major recruitment brand with the supportive culture of a close‑knitted team.

What We Offer

  • Award‑winning training and ongoing development.
  • Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential.
  • Clear career progression opportunities.
  • Employee Share Scheme.
  • Supportive and ambitious team environment.
  • Office based in Newcastle city centre.
  • Perkbox discounts.
  • Regular team social gatherings.
  • The opportunity to build a long‑term, rewarding career in recruitment.

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

The Education Network is committed to safe‑guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and complies with Compliance+ standards. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026