Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Nottingham

Location: Nottingham Salary: £28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE £35,000-£42,000 Year 1) Requirement: You must hold a full UK driving licence or be currently learning with a test booked.

Kick-start Your Recruitment Career in Nottingham

Join Tradewind Recruitment's Impact Academy in Nottingham and begin a high-performance career supporting schools across the East Midlands. Nottingham is a major education hub with a strong graduate population and a fast-moving recruitment market - ideal for ambitious individuals who want progression and earning potential.

This is a fast-paced, target-driven role suited to graduates who are competitive, financially hungry, and driven to succeed. Driving is essential, as school visits are a core part of the role and are not always accessible by public transport.

The Impact Academy

Our structured learning pathway includes:

Candidate attraction and interviewing techniques Communication skills, negotiation, and sales psychology Building and maintaining long-term client partnerships Goal setting, mindset, and personal developmentWe don't just train you to do the job - we develop high-performing recruitment consultants.

What You'll Do

Source and interview candidates for education roles Market candidates to schools across the East Midlands Support your team in building and maintaining client relationships Work towards targets that reward consistency, resilience, and hard workOnce established, you'll manage your own schools, negotiate contracts, and earn commission on every placement.

Why Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, with over 30 years of experience and offices nationwide. We've been named a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For five times, recognising our commitment to people, performance, and progression.

What We Offer

£28k-£30k base salary + OTE £35k-£42k Uncapped commission 35 days' annual leave plus shorter working days during school holidays Gym and wellbeing time built into your working day Clear promotion pathways and ongoing CPD Team socials, breakfast clubs, and international reward tripsWho We're Looking For

Full UK driving licence or test booked (essential) Graduates preferred Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills Highly competitive, financially motivated, and resilient Disciplined, consistent, and able to thrive in a high-pressure environmentBackgrounds that do well include graduates who worked throughout university, sporting backgrounds, ex-teachers or educators, hospitality, and sales.

The Hiring Process

Screening call with our Talent Manager Short task Interview with a Team Manager Final discussion with a Director or CEO Apply today or email your CV to (url removed)