Job Description

LONDON

Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in London

Are you ready to begin a career in one of the most fast-paced and financially rewarding industries? Tradewind Recruitment London is offering ambitious graduates the opportunity to join our Impact Academy and build a successful career in recruitment, sales, and business development.

If you are driven, resilient, and motivated by success, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high-performance environment with uncapped earning potential.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a leading education recruitment agency and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 company. With nearly 30 years of success, a strong UK and international presence, and a reputation for developing top-performing consultants, we are committed to investing in future talent.

Our London office is one of our busiest and highest-performing locations, offering significant opportunity for ambitious individuals to accelerate their careers.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary: £32,000
  • First-year earnings: £35,000-£40,000 OTE
  • Uncapped commission structure from day one
  • 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays
  • International incentive trips and company-wide rewards
  • Regular social events, team culture, and office perks
  • Industry-leading training and continuous development
  • Fast-track career progression opportunities

The Impact Academy

Our Impact Academy is a comprehensive graduate training programme designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in recruitment.

You will gain hands-on experience from day one, learning how to manage candidates, build client relationships, and generate revenue in a competitive market.

Your Role

In your first year, you will:

  • Identify, attract, and interview high-quality candidates
  • Build strong relationships with schools and education professionals
  • Develop business through proactive outreach and networking
  • Work closely with your team to increase placements and revenue
  • Meet and exceed performance targets and KPIs
  • Earn commission as you progress

This role is heavily sales-focused and rewards those who take initiative and consistently perform.

Support and Development

You will receive:

  • One-to-one support from your manager
  • Structured training from experienced professionals
  • Ongoing mentorship
  • Access to top performers and best practices

Our London team offers a high-energy, supportive environment where success is recognised and rewarded.

Career Progression

After your first year, you will transition to a dedicated Sales Desk and receive advanced training in:

  • Business development strategies
  • Negotiation and deal management
  • Compliance and safeguarding
  • Handling complex client and candidate situations
  • Time and performance management

Progression is performance-based, giving you full control over your career path.

What We're Looking For

  • Graduates with strong work ethic and proven commitment
  • Individuals with sales, hospitality, or target-driven experience
  • Confident communicators with resilience and ambition
  • A proactive and competitive mindset
  • Driving licence preferred

The Reality

This is a high-pressure, target-driven sales role. It requires resilience, consistency, and determination.

However, for those who succeed, the rewards-financial, professional, and personal-are substantial.