Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Sheffield

Location: Sheffield
Salary: 28,000- 30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE 35,000- 42,000 Year 1)
Requirement: You must hold a full UK driving licence or have a driving test booked.

Kick-start Your Recruitment Career in Sheffield

Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Sheffield and begin a rewarding career in education recruitment, helping schools across South Yorkshire find outstanding teachers and support staff.

This is an ideal opportunity for graduates or career-changers looking to break into recruitment. You'll receive industry-leading training, hands-on mentoring, and clear progression from day one.

The Impact Academy

Our structured training programme is designed to turn potential into performance. You'll learn:

• Candidate attraction and interviewing techniques
• Sales skills, negotiation, and communication psychology
• How to build long-term client relationships with schools
• Goal setting, mindset, and personal development

We don't just teach you recruitment - we develop high-performing education recruitment consultants.

What You'll Be Doing

• Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates for education roles
• Marketing candidates to primary, secondary, and SEND schools across Yorkshire
• Supporting experienced consultants with client relationships
• Working towards achievable targets with clear financial rewards

As you progress, you'll manage your own schools, negotiate contracts, and earn commission on every placement.

Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 30 years of experience and offices nationwide. We've been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For five times - because we invest in our people as much as our performance.

What We Offer

• 28,000- 30,000 base salary
• Uncapped commission (OTE 35,000- 42,000 in Year 1)
• 35 days' annual leave plus shorter working days during school holidays
• Built-in gym and wellbeing time
• Clear promotion structure and ongoing CPD
• Team socials, breakfast clubs, and international incentive trips

Who We're Looking For

• Full UK driving licence or driving test booked (essential)
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Sales, recruitment, or customer-facing experience is beneficial
• Ambitious, resilient, and motivated to succeed

The Hiring Process

1. Screening call with our Talent Manager
2. Short task
3. Interview with a Team Manager
4. Final meeting with a Director or CEO

Apply today or email your CV to (url removed) and take the first step towards a successful career with Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield.