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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment

Posted 14 days ago, valid for 6 days

Durham, Durham DH1 5UL, England

£28 - £30 per hour

Full Time

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Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant for their new team in Durham City Centre.
The starting salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000, with the potential to earn between £32,000 and £38,000 in the first year through uncapped commission.
Candidates should have experience in teaching, customer service, sales, or other fast-paced environments, although a degree is not required.
The role involves helping schools find top teachers and support staff, sourcing and preparing candidates, and building client relationships.
Tradewind offers comprehensive training, a defined career path, over 35 days of holiday, and a supportive team environment.

New Career Opportunity - Education Recruitment Consultant | Durham City Centre£28K-£30K Starting Salary + Uncapped Commission | First-Year OTE: £32K-£38KFull-Time | Start in August or September

Want a career that combines purpose, progression, and performance?We're building a brand-new Durham team at Tradewind Recruitment-and we're looking for motivated individuals ready to grow with us.

If you've got experience in teaching, customer service, sales, or other fast-paced environments-and you're looking for a new challenge with excellent training and uncapped earnings-this could be the move for you.

What We're Offering:

A base salary between £28,000 and £30,000 depending on experience
Commission from day one-earn £32K-£38K in your first year
Award-winning Graduate Impact Academy training programme
Defined career path with regular progression milestones
Over 35 days' holiday each year, plus shorter hours in school breaks
Office socials, national events, and exciting incentive trips
Join a tight-knit startup team with the backing of a national brand

In This Role, You'll:

Help schools find top teachers and support staff
Source, interview, and prepare candidates for placements
Build strong client relationships with schools across the region
Create polished CVs and detailed candidate summaries
Hit performance targets and earn commission for every successful match
Become a trusted local expert in education staffing

Who This Is Perfect For:

Graduates or ex-educators ready for a new challenge
People from sales, customer service, estate agency, or recruitment
Highly motivated, target-driven individuals with a strong work ethic
Great communicators who enjoy working in a fast-paced setting
No degree required-just ambition and a willingness to learn

About Tradewind Recruitment:As a leading player in education recruitment for over 25 years, Tradewind has built its success by investing in people. We develop our teams from within, and many of our senior staff began their careers as trainees just like you.

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