Job Description

Recruitment Consultant Opportunity - Manchester Office (Education or Sales Background Preferred)

Are you currently working in education or sales and thinking about your next move? Looking for a career that combines purpose, progression, and high earning potential?

At Tradewind Recruitment, one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, we're looking for driven individuals with transferable skills to join our Manchester office through our structured training and development programme - the Impact Academy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for people with classroom experience or a background in sales who want to make an impact while building a long-term, successful career.

What you'll be doing:

  • Working closely with schools to understand their staffing needs

  • Sourcing, interviewing, and managing candidates for teaching and support roles

  • Creating CV profiles and marketing candidates to schools across Greater Manchester

  • Building lasting relationships with clients and candidates

  • Working to clear targets - with commission earned from day one

What we're looking for:

  • Experience in education, sales, or similar people-focused roles

  • Confident communicators who thrive in fast-paced environments

  • Highly motivated individuals with strong time management skills

  • People who want to build a career and aren't afraid of hard work

  • Recruitment experience is welcome but not essential - we'll train you

What we offer:

  • £28,000-£30,000 starting salary

  • Realistic first-year earnings of £35,000-£42,000 through commission

  • Commission from your first day - no threshold

  • 35 days annual leave + 4.5-hour working days during school holidays

  • Free breakfast and Friday socials

  • All-expenses-paid international incentive trips

  • Full structured training via our Impact Academy

  • Clear progression opportunities - many of our leaders started in this role

Why join Tradewind Manchester?
You'll be part of a high-performing, supportive team that values collaboration, drive, and personality. We're not just filling roles - we're changing lives by helping schools and students thrive.

Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com to explore how your experience in education or sales could lead to a successful career in recruitment.