Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant – Preston

About the role

Join Tradewind Recruitment’s Impact Academy in Preston and start a career as a Recruitment Consultant within the education sector. This trainee position provides full training, mentorship and the chance to earn commission from day one.

Key responsibilities

• Source and interview candidates for temporary and permanent education roles.
• Produce professional CV profiles for client marketing.
• Collaborate with sales teams to increase candidate placements.
• Meet weekly targets and KPIs set with your manager.
• Earn commission at each stage of your progress.

Required profile

• Motivation to launch a career in recruitment.
• Eagerness to learn and develop sales and consulting skills.
• Ability to work towards targets in a team environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• £30,000 base salary with realistic earnings of £35,000‑£40,000 in the first year.
• Commission from day one and weekly performance bonuses.
• 35 days annual leave plus reduced hours during holiday periods.
• All‑expenses‑paid global trips and regular company events.
• Friday drinks, daily free breakfast and wellbeing initiatives.
• Continuous professional development and clear internal promotion pathways.