Why this role stands out
This entry-level Trainee Recruitment Consultant role offers excellent earning potential with uncapped commission and comprehensive training within a leading education recruitment agency. You'll thrive here if you're ambitious, financially motivated, and eager to build relationships in a growing market, enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Apply today to kickstart your rewarding career in recruitment!
Quick overview
Job description
Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Cardiff
26,500 - 30,000 basic + uncapped commission
Looking for your next step in recruitment? Or ready to switch sectors and find more purpose in your work?
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies - and be part of something meaningful.
We're expanding our Cardiff office and are looking for a driven, confident Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you're already working in Education recruitment, or come from a sales, customer service or hospitality background, we'd love to hear from you - we offer full cross-sector training.
Why join Academics?
Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools. With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team.
We've built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture.
What you'll be doing:
- Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools
- Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals
- Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines
- Arranging interviews and managing placements
- Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
What we're looking for:
- Experience in sales, customer service or hospitality
- Great relationship-building skills and commercial awareness
- A proactive, driven, and resilient mindset
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
What you'll get:
- A competitive base salary ( 26.5k- 30k DOE)
- Uncapped commission
- Full training and career development support
- A friendly, supportive culture - no rigid KPIs or micromanagement
- A stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment
We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity - all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none.
Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat - he's happy to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.
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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