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Academics
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Berkshire
Contact Academics
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 12 days ago
- Salary
- 26500.00 - 30000.00 GBP Annual + commission
- Recruiter
- Academics
- Closes
- 08 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Description
Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Reading
26,500 - 30,000 basic + uncapped commission
Looking for your next step in recruitment? Or ready to switch sectors and find more purpose in your work?
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies - and be part of something meaningful.
We're expanding our Reading office and are looking for a driven, confident Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you're already working in Education recruitment, or come from a sales, customer service or hospitality background, we'd love to hear from you - we offer full cross-sector training.
Why join Academics?
Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools. With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team.
We've built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture.
What you'll be doing:
Developing strong relationships with new and existing schoolsSourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionalsWriting job adverts and managing candidate pipelinesArranging interviews and managing placementsNegotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidatesWhat we're looking for:
Experience in sales, customer service or hospitalityGreat relationship-building skills and commercial awarenessA proactive, driven, and resilient mindsetSomeone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environmentWhat you'll get:
A competitive base salary ( 26.5k- 30k DOE)Uncapped commissionFull training and career development supportA friendly, supportive culture - no rigid KPIs or micromanagementA stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitmentWe pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity - all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none.
Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat - he's happy to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
Ad ID: 5418984789
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