Job Description
Graduate Recruitment Consultant - £28K-£30K Starting Salary + Commission - Bristol
Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy - Based in Bristol
Are you a recent graduate looking to build a successful, long-term career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-driven environment where hard work is rewarded? Tradewind Recruitment is hiring motivated graduates to join our Bristol office through our specialist graduate training programme - the Impact Academy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK's top education recruitment agencies and make a real difference in schools across the South West.
Why Join Tradewind Recruitment?
- Starting salary between £28,000-£30,000, based on experience
- Realistic first-year earnings of £32,000-£38,000, with commission paid from day one
- 35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays
- All-expenses-paid international incentive trips for top performers
- Free daily breakfast, Friday social drinks, and regular team events
- Comprehensive training through the Impact Academy
- Clear career progression - from Trainee to Consultant to Leadership
What is the Impact Academy?
The Impact Academy is Tradewind's industry-leading training and development programme designed specifically for graduates. Through a mix of classroom learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship, you'll gain all the tools you need to become a confident, successful Recruitment Consultant.
You'll work alongside some of the best in the business, in a team with decades of combined recruitment experience.
Your Role as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant
In your first year, you will:
- Source and interview candidates for teaching and support roles in schools
- Write engaging CVs and candidate profiles to market talent to clients
- Support the wider sales team with candidate placement and job fulfilment
- Build strong relationships with education professionals across the South West
- Meet and exceed achievable KPIs with ongoing support and guidance
- Earn commission from every successful placement
What Comes After Year 1?
After successfully completing the Impact Academy, you'll graduate to a full 360° sales desk and receive advanced training in:
- Business development and client acquisition
- Account management and negotiation
- Time management, safeguarding, and compliance
- Customer service and advanced communication
We don't believe in a sink-or-swim culture - we'll continue to invest in your growth and help you achieve your career goals.
Who We're Looking For
This opportunity is ideal for graduates who are:
- Driven, ambitious, and eager to learn
- Strong communicators with excellent interpersonal skills
- Resilient, proactive, and able to work towards targets
- Interested in education, recruitment, or people-focused roles
- Looking for fast-track career progression in a supportive team environment
Previous experience in sales, education, or customer service is a plus, but not essential - full training is provided.
About Tradewind Recruitment
Tradewind Recruitment is a national leader in education recruitment and part of the global SANZA Teaching Agency group. We've been recognised five times as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For and are proud of our inclusive, high-performance culture.
With offices across the UK, we're passionate about connecting exceptional educators with schools that need them most - and we're just as passionate about helping our team grow and succeed.
Apply Now
Ready to launch your career in recruitment with a supportive, high-performing team? Send your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com for immediate consideration.
Join our Bristol office and start your journey with Tradewind Recruitment today.