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
- Screening call with our Talent Manager
- Short task
- Interview with a Team Manager
- Final discussion with a Director or CEO
📩 Apply today or email your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com
