Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant - Birmingham

Tradewind Recruitment • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £32,000 / year • 1d ago

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education

Birmingham
£30,000 base salary + uncapped commission
Year 1 OTE: £35,000-£42,000+

Birmingham - Build Your Career. Maximise Your Potential.

We are expanding our Birmingham team and looking for ambitious, resilient, and financially driven individuals who want to build a successful career in recruitment.

Birmingham is a thriving education market offering excellent opportunities to build long-term relationships with schools while developing a rewarding, high-earning career. This role suits strong graduates and experienced sales professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated by earning potential, progression, and performance.

If you are hungry for success and prepared to work hard, this is an opportunity to accelerate both your career and your income.

The Opportunity

As a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant in Birmingham, you will work in a fast-paced sales environment, partnering with schools across the region to place exceptional teachers and support staff into impactful roles.

You will build your own desk, develop long-term client relationships, and generate revenue from day one-supported by structured training and experienced leadership.

The Role

Proactively sourcing and headhunting education professionals
Interviewing and qualifying candidates
Building and developing relationships with schools across Birmingham and the surrounding areas
Negotiating placements and closing deals
Working to ambitious performance targets with uncapped commission

As you progress, you will manage your own client portfolio and earn commission on every successful placement. Your performance directly drives your earnings.

Training & Development

No recruitment experience required-we hire for attitude and drive.

You will receive structured training covering:

Advanced sourcing and business development strategies
Sales psychology, negotiation, and objection handling
Client relationship management and account growth
Performance mindset and resilience
Clear, merit-based promotion pathways

We focus on developing high performers and future leaders.

What We Offer

£30,000 competitive base salary
Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000+)
Fast, performance-based progression
Supportive, ambitious team culture
Regular incentives and performance rewards
Generous annual leave and wellbeing initiatives

Who We're Looking For

Strong graduates or individuals with a background in sales or competitive environments
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Resilient, target-driven, and confident under pressure
Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills
Highly motivated by financial reward and career progression

If you want to build a successful career in a growing education market where hard work translates directly into earning potential and rapid progression, this is your opportunity.

Ready to Apply?

If you are competitive, committed, and serious about building a high-earning career, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact (url removed) for more information.