Job Description

Liverpool - Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Liverpool
Start Dates: May or Aug (after summer holidays)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 basic + Uncapped commission
OTE: £35,000 - £40,000 in Year 1

Build Your Graduate Career in Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is offering graduates the opportunity to join our successful team through the IMPACT Academy, our specialist graduate training programme designed to develop future Recruitment Consultants.

If you're career-driven, confident, and motivated by success, this could be the ideal opportunity to begin your professional journey.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a five-time Sunday Times Top 100 Company. We specialise in placing education professionals into schools across the UK and are recognised for our investment in training and career development.

Many of our senior leaders started as Graduate Recruitment Consultants through the IMPACT Academy.

What is the IMPACT Academy?

The IMPACT Academy is our dedicated graduate training programme, designed to turn motivated graduates into high-performing Recruitment Consultants.

🎥 Watch our IMPACT Academy video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxbxhM_edMo&t=16s

You'll receive hands-on recruitment training, live coaching, and ongoing mentoring from experienced professionals.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - The Role

During your first year, you will:

  • Source and interview candidates for education vacancies
  • Write professional candidate profiles and market them to schools
  • Work closely with experienced consultants to maximise placements
  • Build strong relationships with candidates and clients
  • Work towards achievable KPIs with full management support
  • Earn uncapped commission from the start

This role is ideal for graduates who thrive in sales-focused environments and are motivated by progression and financial success.

Salary, Commission & Benefits

  • £28,000 - £30,000 basic salary
  • OTE £35,000 - £40,000 in Year 1
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • 35 days annual leave plus reduced hours during school holidays
  • All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Fast-track progression opportunities
  • Regular company incentives, socials, and wellbeing initiatives

Career Progression

After successfully completing the IMPACT Academy, you'll move onto your own sales desk and receive advanced training in:

  • Business development
  • Negotiation and margin management
  • Safeguarding and compliance
  • Customer service excellence
  • Managing challenging conversations
  • Productivity and time management

Successful graduates can quickly progress into Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and Management positions.

Who We're Looking For

This role is open exclusively to graduates. Recruitment experience is not required as full training will be provided.

We're looking for graduates who are:

  • Ambitious and target-driven
  • Strong communicators
  • Motivated by progression and earning potential
  • Organised and professional
  • Interested in recruitment, sales, or business development

Experience in customer service, sales, or education is beneficial but not essential.

Apply Now

Ready to launch your career in recruitment? Apply now and take the first step with Tradewind Recruitment's IMPACT Academy.

📩 Send your CV to daniela.servini@twrecruitment.com for immediate consideration.