Full job descriptionTrainee Education Recruitment ConsultantLocation: Birmingham
Salary: £30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £33,000-£40,000 in Year 1)
Start your recruitment career with Tradewind Recruitment’s award-winning Impact Academy.


About the RoleWe are looking for driven individuals with a passion for education and sales to join our Birmingham office as Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants. This is a demanding yet highly rewarding role offering exceptional training, development and earning potential.
As a Recruitment Consultant at Tradewind Recruitment, you will work in a dynamic, high-performance environment, matching exceptional teachers and support staff with schools across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
How We Support You - The IMPACT AcademyOur Impact Academy is a structured training programme designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge and mindset to thrive in recruitment.
You will develop skills in:
*Candidate sourcing and interviewing

*Building client relationships

*Resilience and self-awareness

*Goal setting and maintaining a positive mindset

*Psychology in sales and communication

We don’t just train you to succeed - we train you to excel.
Your ResponsibilitiesDuring your first 6-9 months:
*Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles

*Craft professional CV profiles for client marketing

*Work closely with sales teams to increase candidate placements

*Meet weekly targets and KPIs set by your manager

As you progress into sales:
*Develop new business and manage client relationships

*Negotiate margins and contracts

*Maintain safeguarding standards

*Handle challenging conversations professionally

*Deliver outstanding customer service and manage your time effectively

Earn commission at every stage of your career development.
About Tradewind RecruitmentTradewind Recruitment is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, specialising in placing teachers and support staff for almost 30 years.
We are proud to be a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company - the only teaching agency to achieve this - and we operate across the UK and internationally.
Our mission is simple: to provide outstanding service to schools and candidates, ensuring that no classroom goes without exceptional staff.
What We Offer*£30,000 base salary, with realistic first-year earnings of £33,000-£40,000 through commission

*Uncapped commission from day one

*35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours (4.5-hour days) during school holidays

*1.5-hour lunch break available for gym or well-being activities

*Continuous professional development and clear promotion opportunities - many of our Managers and Directors began as Trainees

*All-expenses-paid international trips for top performers

*Free daily breakfast, Friday drinks and a strong focus on employee well-being

Who We’re Looking ForWe are seeking individuals who are motivated, ambitious and ready to work hard to achieve success.
You should have:
*A degree (with part-time work experience during university) or relevant experience if not a graduate

*Experience in sales, recruitment, hospitality, education or other fast-paced, target-driven roles

*A consistent career history that demonstrates progression and commitment

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills

*Resilience, motivation and a strong work ethic

*The right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship)

Our Hiring ProcessDue to the demanding nature of the role and the high standards we maintain, our selection process includes:
*Screening call with our Talent Manager

*Task stage

*First-stage interview with a Team Manager

*Final-stage interview with a Director or CEO

How to ApplyApply via this advert or send your CV directly to