Trainee/Graduate Recruitment Consultant - London

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 opportunitiesThe 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 progressThis 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 practicesOur 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 managementProgression 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 preferredThe 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