Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant

Description

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Kent (Whitstable)

Location: Whitstable, KentSalary: GBP28,000-GBP30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE GBP35,000-GBP42,000 Year 1)Requirement: You must hold a full UK driving licence or be currently learning with a test booked.

Kick-start Your Recruitment Career by the Coast

Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Whitstable and build a high-performance recruitment career while working in one of Kent's most desirable coastal locations. You'll support schools across Kent, many of which require travel, so driving is essential.

This role is ideal for graduates who are competitive, financially motivated, and hungry to progress in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

The Impact Academy

Our structured training programme includes:

Candidate attraction and interviewing techniquesCommunication, negotiation, and sales psychologyBuilding long-term partnerships with schoolsGoal setting, mindset, and personal development We don't just train you to do the job - we develop elite-performing consultants.

What You'll Do

Source and interview candidates for education rolesMarket candidates to schools across KentSupport your team with client relationships and service deliveryWork toward targets that reward consistency and hard work Once established, you'll manage your own schools, negotiate contracts, and earn commission on every placement.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for high-energy, competitive individuals who thrive under pressure and bring positivity and discipline to their work.

Backgrounds that do particularly well include:

Graduates who worked throughout universitySporting backgroundsEx-teachers or educatorsHospitality or sales professionals You must be resilient, financially hungry, and committed to delivering exceptional customer service in a top-agency environment.

What We Offer

GBP28k-GBP30k base salary + OTE GBP35k-GBP42kUncapped commission35 days' annual leave + shorter working days during school holidaysBuilt-in gym and wellbeing timeClear promotion pathways and ongoing CPDTeam socials, breakfast clubs, and international incentive trips Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 30 years of expertise and offices nationwide. We've been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For five times.

The Hiring Process

Screening call with our Talent ManagerShort taskInterview with a Team ManagerFinal discussion with a Director or CEO Apply today or email your CV to

Ad ID: 5417853331