Graduate Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Birmingham

Location: Birmingham Start Date: ASAP or Easter (perfect for final-year students & recent graduates) Salary: £28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£42,000 in Year 1) Requirement: Full UK driving licence (or test booked)

Launch Your Career in Birmingham After University

Graduating this year? Recently completed your degree?

If you're looking for a fast-paced, high-reward career where your performance directly drives your progression and earnings, this is your opportunity.

Join the Impact Academy in Birmingham with Tradewind Recruitment and begin a successful career in education recruitment, supporting schools across the West Midlands in securing outstanding teachers and support staff.

No previous recruitment experience required - we hire ambitious graduates with the right mindset and train you to become high performers.

The Impact Academy - Designed for Graduates

Our structured graduate development programme gives you the commercial skills, confidence and training needed to succeed in recruitment and business.

You'll learn:

How to attract, screen and professionally interview candidates Sales, negotiation and influencing skills How to build and manage long-term client relationships Commercial awareness and performance strategy Resilience, mindset and personal developmentThis isn't just a job - it's a structured pathway into a high-earning business career.

What You'll Be Doing

From day one, you'll gain real responsibility:

Sourcing and interviewing candidates for education roles Matching talent with primary, secondary and SEND schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands Supporting experienced consultants in developing school partnerships Working towards clear targets with uncapped commissionAs you develop, you'll manage your own schools, negotiate contracts and earn commission on every placement you make.

Why This Role Is Ideal for Graduates

✔ Fast-track progression based purely on performance ✔ High earning potential in your first year ✔ Structured training and ongoing mentorship ✔ Transferable business and sales skills ✔ Competitive, supportive team culture

If you're driven, competitive and motivated by success, this role offers a strong start to your post-university career.

What We Offer

£28,000-£30,000 starting salary Uncapped commission (realistic OTE £35,000-£42,000 Year 1) 35 days annual leave Reduced hours during school holidays Built-in gym access and dedicated wellbeing time Clear promotion structure Ongoing professional development Team socials, breakfast clubs and international incentive tripsWho We're Looking For

Final-year students available from Easter or recent graduates Full UK driving licence (or test booked) Confident communicators with strong relationship-building skills Ambitious, resilient and target-driven individuals Experience in sales, hospitality, sport, retail or other customer-facing roles is advantageousWe're looking for graduates who want progression, earnings and impact - not just their first job.

Hiring Process

Screening call with our Talent Manager Short task Interview with a Team Manager Final meeting with a Director or CEOReady to build your career in Birmingham?

Apply today or send your CV to (url removed) and secure your place in our next intake