Graduate Recruitment Consultant

  • Tradewind Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • Jan 27, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Birmingham City Centre

Launch Your Career with Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy

Are you a recent graduate looking for a fast-paced, people-focused career with clear progression and uncapped earning potential? Tradewind Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity to kick-start your career in recruitment through our award-winning Impact Academy, based in the heart of Birmingham City Centre.

You'll join a high-performing team with over 25 years of combined experience, who will support, train, and mentor you as you build a long-term career in recruitment.



Why Birmingham?

Birmingham is the UK's second-largest city and a thriving hub for business, culture, and nightlife. From the Bullring and Grand Central to its vibrant food scene and cultural landmarks, Birmingham offers the perfect backdrop for ambitious graduates ready to build both a career and a lifestyle.



About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a market leader in education recruitment and the only recruitment agency to be recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company five times. We invest heavily in our people, offering structured training, rapid progression, and long-term career opportunities.



What We Offer

  • Starting salary: 28,000 - 30,000

  • OTE: 35,000 - 40,000 in year one

  • Commission from day one

  • 35 days annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays

  • All-expenses-paid international incentive trips

  • Daily free breakfast, Friday drinks, and a strong wellbeing culture

  • Clear progression - many of our Managers and Directors started as Consultants



The Impact Academy

Our industry-leading training programme will teach you everything you need to succeed, including:

  • Candidate sourcing and interviewing

  • CV writing and candidate marketing

  • Working to targets and KPIs

  • Building relationships with schools and candidates

After year one, you'll move onto a Sales Desk with advanced training in business development, negotiation, and client management.



What We're Looking For

  • A UK driving licence

  • UK right to work (no sponsorship available)

  • A consistent CV showing commitment, growth, and transferable skills

  • If you're a graduate, you must have worked during your studies

  • A positive attitude, resilience, and ambition to succeed



Hiring Process

  1. Pre-screen call with our Talent Manager

  2. Task stage (if shortlisted)

  3. First-stage interview with Team Manager

  4. Final-stage interview with Managing Director

Apply now by sending your CV to (url removed)