Full job descriptionTrainee Recruitment Consultant - 30,000 Base + Uncapped Commission
Tradewind Recruitment | Manchester
Ambitious. Competitive. Money-motivated.
If that sounds like you, this could be the career move you’ve been looking for.
Tradewind Recruitment is growing our Manchester office and hiring high-potential individuals to join our Impact Academy - a structured training programme designed to turn driven people into high-earning Recruitment Consultants.
No recruitment experience required. Work ethic and ambition come first.
What You’ll Earn
*£30,000 base salary
*£35,000 - £40,000 realistic first-year earnings
*Uncapped commission from day one
*35 days annual leave + reduced working hours during school holidays
*All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
*Daily free breakfast, Friday socials, wellbeing initiatives
*Clear, merit-based promotion pathway
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK’s largest education recruitment agencies and a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer (5 times!), known for developing people into top performers.
Who Thrives in This Role
We see our best results from people who are:
*Ex-teachers looking for a commercial, higher-earning career
*Graduates who worked alongside their studies
*From fast-paced sales backgrounds (car sales, estate agency, telecoms)
*Resilient, driven and comfortable working to targets
If you enjoy pace, accountability and earning more through effort - you’ll fit in.
The Role
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will:
*Interview and place candidates into schools
*Build and manage candidate pipelines
*Write professional candidate profiles
*Work towards weekly KPIs and performance targets
*Learn negotiation, influence and relationship-building skills
*Earn commission as you progress through the role
You’ll receive daily support from your Team Manager, structured training from our in-house specialists and ongoing mentorship.
Career Progression
After completing the Impact Academy, you’ll move onto a sales-focused desk with advanced training in:
*Business development
*Margin negotiation
*Client account growth
*Managing challenging conversations
*Long-term career and leadership development
Many consultants significantly increase their earnings within 18-24 months.
Apply Now
We’re interviewing immediately for our Manchester office. Apply via this advert.