Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant Manchester £28,000 - £30,000 base salary + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£42,000 in Year 1) Kickstart your recruitment career in the heart of Manchester with Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy. About the Role Join our thriving Manchester office and become part of one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies. You'll work in a vibrant, ambitious team connecting outstanding educators with schools across Greater Manchester and the North West. This is a challenging role with exceptional earning potential and career progression. The Impact Academy Our renowned training programme equips you with: * Advanced sourcing and interviewing techniques * Sales and negotiation skills * Client relationship management * Performance mindset coaching * Communication and influence strategies We build future leaders - not just consultants. Your Responsibilities Initial phase: * Identify and interview teachers and support staff * Create high-quality candidate marketing profiles * Achieve weekly KPIs * Support client teams with placements Progression into sales: * Develop new business across Manchester * Build lasting relationships with school leaders * Negotiate commercial terms * Deliver outstanding service standards * Manage your own desk like a business Uncapped commission structure from day one. What We Offer * £28,000-£30,000 base salary * Realistic OTE £35,000-£42,000 in Year 1 * 35 days annual leave * Reduced hours during school holidays * Extended lunch breaks for well-being * Structured career progression * International incentive trips * A supportive, high-energy team culture Who You Are * Ambitious and career-driven * Resilient and target-focused * Strong communicator * Experience in sales, hospitality, recruitment or education preferred * Right to work in the UK Apply now or email to begin your Manchester success story