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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

AcademicsRochester, Kent🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 9 Apr 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This entry-level Trainee Recruitment Consultant role offers fantastic career growth within a leading education recruitment agency, along with a competitive salary and uncapped commission. If you are ambitious, possess strong relationship-building skills, and are eager to develop your sales expertise in a supportive, hybrid environment, this is an excellent opportunity for you to thrive. Apply today to launch your successful career in education recruitment!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Entry Level
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Rochester, Kent, United Kingdom

Job Description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Rochester
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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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:

  • Strong sales, customer service or hospitality 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 Rochester 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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