Why this role stands out
Embark on a rewarding career in education recruitment with comprehensive training and excellent earning potential, including uncapped commission, within a thriving sector and a highly reputable UK agency. You'll thrive here if you are ambitious, possess strong communication skills, and are eager to build relationships and drive business growth in a hybrid environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and advance your career with a leading organization.
Quick overview
Job description
Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Reading
26,500 - 30,000 + uncapped commission
Full training provided Excellent earning potential
Looking to take your recruitment career to the next level?
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies as we grow our new and fast-expanding Reading branch.
We're on the lookout for a motivated Trainee Recruitment Consultant to help develop our market share further by placing teachers and teaching assistants into both short and long-term roles across local schools.
Why join Academics?
- We're one of the top education recruitment consultancies in the UK, with over 100 experienced consultants nationwide.
- The education sector is thriving, and we're investing in the next generation of consultants to grow with us.
- Our Reading office already has a great local reputation - you'll be stepping into a warm, high-potential market.
What you'll be doing:
- Building strong, long-term relationships with local schools
- Generating business opportunities and growing your client base
- Advertising roles, interviewing candidates, and arranging placements
- Visiting schools and supporting clients with staffing needs
- Working towards targets with uncapped commission and regular incentives
What we're looking for:
- Recruitment or strong B2B sales experience
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- A self-starter with ambition, resilience, and drive
- Someone who is both career-focused and financially motivated
What you'll get:
- Full training and ongoing support from experienced mentors
- Clear career progression - many consultants move up within 12 months
- Uncapped commission + bonuses - earn well beyond your base salary
- A busy, supportive, and fast-paced team environment
- Join a company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment
If you're looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment in the Reading area, and want to be part of a successful, growing business with a strong local presence - we want to hear from you.
Send your CV or contact Craig Walker today - he'll be happy to tell you more about the role.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.
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