Job Description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Manchester

Location: Manchester
Salary: £28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£42,000 Year 1)
Requirement: You must hold a full UK driving licence or be currently learning with a test booked.

Kick-start Your Recruitment Career in Manchester

Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Manchester, operating in one of the UK's most competitive and fast-paced education recruitment markets.

This role is for graduates who want to win - financially, professionally, and long term. You'll need energy, resilience, and discipline to succeed. Driving is essential due to frequent school visits across Greater Manchester.

The Impact Academy

Our training programme includes:

  • Candidate attraction and interviewing techniques
  • Communication and sales psychology
  • Building strong client relationships
  • Goal setting, mindset, and personal development

We develop consultants who thrive under pressure.

What You'll Do

  • Source and interview candidates for education roles
  • Market candidates to schools across Greater Manchester
  • Support the team with client management
  • Work toward ambitious performance targets

As you progress, you'll manage your own clients and earn commission on every placement.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is a national education recruitment leader with over 30 years of expertise and five Sunday Times Top 100 Company awards.

What We Offer

  • £28k-£30k base salary + OTE £35k-£42k
  • Uncapped commission
  • 35 days' annual leave plus reduced school-holiday hours
  • Gym and wellbeing time
  • Clear progression and CPD
  • Team socials and international reward trips

Who We're Looking For

  • Full UK driving licence or test booked
  • Graduates preferred
  • Highly competitive and financially driven
  • Resilient, disciplined, and consistent
  • Strong customer service focus

Backgrounds that perform well include graduates who worked during studies, sporting backgrounds, ex-teachers, hospitality, and sales.

The Hiring Process

  1. Screening call with our Talent Manager
  2. Short task
  3. Interview with a Team Manager
  4. Final discussion with a Director or CEO

📩 Apply today or email your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com