Graduate / Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Whitstable, Kent

Graduate / Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Whitstable, Kent
£28,000-£30,000 base + uncapped commission | OTE £35,000-£42,000 Year 1
Full training | No recruitment experience required

Are you graduating and unsure what to do next? Want a fast-paced career where your earnings and progression are in your control?

Tradewind Recruitment is hiring a Graduate / Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Whitstable team. This is a structured entry-level opportunity designed for ambitious graduates who want to build a long-term career in a high-performance environment.

Why This Role Stands Out

£28,000-£30,000 starting salary + uncapped commission

Clear progression from trainee to consultant within 12 months

Structured training through our Impact Academy

35 days annual leave + reduced hours in school holidays

Incentive trips and performance rewards

Supportive team with hands-on mentoring

Long-term career with genuine earning potential

What You'll Be Doing

You'll start by learning candidate management and recruitment fundamentals, including:

Interviewing and qualifying teachers and support staff

Writing CV profiles and marketing candidates to schools

Building relationships with education professionals

Supporting the team to fill urgent school vacancies

Working toward clear targets with commission from day one

As you progress, you'll move into:

Business development with schools

Managing your own client portfolio

Negotiating placements and fees

Building a specialist market

What We're Looking For

We're interested in graduates or trainees who:

Worked part-time during studies (retail, hospitality, sport etc.)

Are competitive, resilient and motivated by success

Communicate confidently and enjoy working with people

Want a career, not just a job

Hold a driving licence (or test booked)

You don't need recruitment experience - we'll train you. What matters is attitude, drive, and willingness to learn.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists, known for developing high-performing consultants through structured training and clear career paths.

If you're ambitious, motivated, and ready to start earning based on your performance, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or email your CV to