Job Description

Graduate Recruitment Consultant at Tradewind Recruitment - Bristol

Just graduated and looking for an exciting, fast-paced career with real progression? If you're ambitious, enthusiastic, and ready to learn, recruitment could be the perfect fit. Tradewind Recruitment in Bristol is now hiring for its graduate development programme - the Impact Academy.

Who We Are
Tradewind Recruitment is a market-leading education recruitment agency, recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company for five consecutive years. We work with schools across the UK to place top teaching and support talent - and we invest just as much in the growth and success of our own team.

Why Join Us in Bristol?
As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll receive expert training, hands-on experience, and ongoing support from some of the most experienced professionals in the industry. Here's what you can expect:

  • A starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000 - £40,000

  • Commission from your very first day

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

  • All-expenses-paid international trips for top performers

  • A fun, supportive office culture with regular team socials, Friday drinks, and free daily breakfast

  • Clear progression opportunities - many of our top performers and managers began as graduates

What the Role Involves
Your first year will focus on building core recruitment skills, including:

  • Sourcing and interviewing candidates for school roles across the South West

  • Writing professional CVs and candidate profiles

  • Collaborating with your sales team to place candidates into schools

  • Meeting weekly performance targets and KPIs

  • Earning commission at every stage of your progress

The Impact Academy
Our structured graduate training programme will teach you the fundamentals of education recruitment. You'll receive training and mentoring in:

  • Business development and account management

  • Candidate resourcing and compliance

  • Customer service, negotiation, and safeguarding

  • Time management, planning, and prioritisation

  • Communication and handling challenging conversations

Looking Ahead
After completing your first year, you'll move to a designated Sales Desk with full autonomy and continued support. You'll also receive advanced training to prepare you for leadership, business growth, and further promotions.

Who We're Looking For
We're seeking recent graduates who are:

  • Proactive and positive

  • Excellent communicators

  • Resilient and results-driven

  • Eager to build a meaningful career in recruitment

Apply Now
If you're ready to take the first step in your recruitment career, we'd love to hear from you.

Send your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com to apply or find out more.

Join Tradewind Recruitment in Bristol and start building a career with purpose, development, and real rewards.