Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

  • Tradewind Recruitment
  • City, Manchester
  • Mar 14, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant
Manchester
28,000 - 30,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE 35,000- 42,000 in Year 1)

Kickstart your recruitment career in the heart of Manchester with Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy.



About the Role

Join our thriving Manchester office and become part of one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies. You'll work in a vibrant, ambitious team connecting outstanding educators with schools across Greater Manchester and the North West.

This is a challenging role with exceptional earning potential and career progression.



The Impact Academy

Our renowned training programme equips you with:
Advanced sourcing and interviewing techniques
Sales and negotiation skills
Client relationship management
Performance mindset coaching
Communication and influence strategies

We build future leaders - not just consultants.



Your Responsibilities

Initial phase:
Identify and interview teachers and support staff
Create high-quality candidate marketing profiles
Achieve weekly KPIs
Support client teams with placements

Progression into sales:
Develop new business across Manchester
Build lasting relationships with school leaders
Negotiate commercial terms
Deliver outstanding service standards
Manage your own desk like a business

Uncapped commission structure from day one.



What We Offer

28,000- 30,000 base salary
Realistic OTE 35,000- 42,000 in Year 1
35 days annual leave
Reduced hours during school holidays
Extended lunch breaks for well-being
Structured career progression
International incentive trips
A supportive, high-energy team culture



Who You Are

Ambitious and career-driven
Resilient and target-focused
Strong communicator
Experience in sales, hospitality, recruitment or education preferred
Right to work in the UK

Apply now or email (url removed) to begin your Manchester success story.