Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Preston, Lancashire
Kickstart Your Career in Recruitment with Tradewind - Join Our Preston Team!
Curious about a career in recruitment but not sure where to begin? Tradewind Recruitment is here to help you take that first step. Based in Preston, we're offering a place on our prestigious Impact Academy-a tailored training programme that transforms potential into performance.
Join a friendly, ambitious team with over 25 years of combined industry experience, and take the first step toward a fulfilling and fast-paced career in education recruitment.
Why Tradewind Recruitment?
We're more than just a recruitment agency-we're an award-winning leader in education staffing. With recognition as a Sunday Times Top 100 Employer four years running and a reputation as one of the UK's largest teaching agencies, we pride ourselves on nurturing our people and promoting from within.
What's in it for you?
Competitive Pay - Start on a £28,000-£30,000 base salary, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000-£40,000
Immediate Commission - Start earning from your very first day
Ample Time Off - Enjoy 35 days' annual leave plus shorter working hours (4.5 hours/day) during school holidays
Incentive Trips - Win your place on all-expenses-paid international trips as part of our company-wide incentive programme
Wellbeing & Perks - Free breakfast daily, Friday drinks, and strong investment in your wellbeing
Clear Career Progression - Many of our current managers and directors started in the very role you're applying for!
Introducing the Impact Academy
Our Impact Academy is your gateway into recruitment-a fully supported training programme that gives you all the tools, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in your first year and beyond.
Your Role in Year One
Source and interview education professionals for temporary and permanent placements
Create detailed, marketable CV profiles for clients
Work closely with sales consultants to match candidates with schools
Achieve weekly KPIs and targets alongside your manager
Earn commission at every step of your development journey
Unmatched Support & Training
You'll be mentored by an experienced manager, supported by a dedicated training team, and guided by colleagues who've walked the path before you. From day one, you're part of a team that wants you to succeed.
Year Two and Beyond - Your Sales Career
Once you've built a strong foundation, you'll move onto your own Sales Desk and receive advanced training in:
Business Development
Margin Negotiation
Safeguarding
Impact Sales Training
Time Management
Handling Challenging Conversations
Many of our Academy graduates have gone on to become top 10 consultants within their first year in sales-you could be next.
Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
We're currently hiring for our growing Preston office and are on the lookout for motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and a passion for people. Experience in education or sales is a bonus-but your attitude, ambition, and determination are what matter most.
Apply now for immediate consideration!
Send your CV to and take the first step in a rewarding, fast-moving career with Tradewind Recruitment £28000 - £30000/annum + uncapped commission from day one