Job Description

SHEFFIELD

Launch Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind Recruitment in Sheffield

Are you a graduate looking to break into a fast-paced, rewarding career with real earning potential? Tradewind Recruitment Sheffield is offering an exciting opportunity to join our Impact Academy and build a long-term career in recruitment.

If you are ambitious, resilient, and motivated by success, this is your chance to thrive in a high-performance sales environment.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is a well-established, market-leading education recruitment agency and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 company. With nearly 30 years of experience and offices across the UK and internationally, we have built a reputation for developing exceptional consultants.

Our Sheffield office is growing, and we are looking for driven graduates ready to take the first step in their careers.

What We Offer

  • Starting salary: £28,000-£30,000
  • First-year earnings: £35,000-£40,000 OTE
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • 35 days annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays
  • Incentive trips and company rewards
  • Regular team socials and a supportive culture
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Clear career progression opportunities

Impact Academy Training

Our Impact Academy provides a structured and supportive entry into recruitment. You'll gain real-world experience from day one, learning how to manage candidates, build relationships, and contribute to business growth.

Your Role

In your first year, you will:

  • Source and interview candidates for education roles
  • Build relationships with schools and teaching professionals
  • Support the sales team in generating placements
  • Develop new business opportunities
  • Work towards and exceed targets
  • Earn commission as you progress

This is a sales-driven role where your success is determined by your effort and consistency.

Support and Mentorship

You will benefit from:

  • A dedicated manager
  • Structured training programmes
  • Ongoing mentorship
  • Access to experienced consultants

We provide a supportive environment where you can develop quickly and confidently.

Career Development

After your first year, you will progress to a Sales Desk and receive further training in:

  • Business development
  • Negotiation and client management
  • Compliance and safeguarding
  • Handling challenging situations
  • Time and workload management

We promote from within, meaning your career progression is based entirely on your performance.

What We're Looking For

  • Graduates with strong work ethic
  • Evidence of working during studies
  • Resilience and determination
  • Sales, hospitality, or customer-facing experience
  • Confident communication skills

The Reality of the Role

Recruitment is demanding and target-driven. It requires persistence, resilience, and a proactive mindset.

However, for those who commit, it offers excellent earning potential, rapid career progression, and long-term success.