Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Preston Start Dates: 24th August 2026 Salary: 30,000 basic + Uncapped commission OTE: 35,000 - 42,000 in Year 1 You must hold a UK Driving License or have a test booked

Launch Your Graduate Career in Recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a graduate looking to start a fast-paced, rewarding career in recruitment ? If you're ambitious, driven, and motivated by success, Tradewind Recruitment offers the perfect opportunity to launch your career through our award-winning IMPACT Academy .

This role is designed exclusively for graduates , with structured training, clear progression, and earning potential from day one.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a recognised Sunday Times Top 100 Company five times. We specialise in placing education professionals across the UK and are known for investing heavily in our people, training, and long-term career development.

Many of our current Managers started their careers as graduate Recruitment Consultants through our Academy.

What Is the IMPACT Academy?

The IMPACT Academy is our industry-leading graduate training programme, designed to turn graduates into high-performing Recruitment Consultants.

Watch our IMPACT Academy video here: (url removed) receive hands-on training, live coaching, and ongoing mentoring while learning every part of the recruitment process.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - The Role

In your first year, you will:

• Source, interview, and support candidates for temporary and permanent roles

• Write professional CV profiles and market candidates to schools and clients

• Work closely with experienced sales consultants to increase placements

• Build strong relationships with candidates and internal teams

• Work towards achievable KPIs with full managerial support

• Earn commission throughout your training and development This is a sales-focused, people-driven role , ideal for graduates who enjoy targets, progression, and financial rewards.

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• 30,000 basic salary

• OTE 35,000 - 42,000 in Year 1

• Commission paid from day one

• 35 days annual leave , plus reduced hours during school holidays

• All-expenses-paid international incentive trips

• Ongoing training and career development

• Clear promotion pathways and fast-track progression

• Regular company incentives, social events, and wellbeing initiatives Career Progression

After completing your first year and graduating from the IMPACT Academy, you'll move onto a dedicated sales desk and receive advanced training in:

• Business development

• Margin negotiation

• Safeguarding and compliance

• Customer service excellence

• Managing challenging conversations

• Time management and productivity Graduates who perform well can progress quickly into Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and Management roles .

Who We're Looking For

• Ambitious, resilient, and target-driven

• Confident communicators

• Motivated by progression and earning potential

• Organised, proactive, and professional

• Interested in recruitment, sales, or business development Experience in sales, customer service, or education is helpful but not essential.

Apply Now

If you're ready to start your career as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant , apply today and take your first step with Tradewind Recruitment's IMPACT Academy .