Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Launch Your Career in Education Recruitment (Birmingham)

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 + commission (OTE £35,000 - £40,000)
Sector: Education Recruitment | Graduate Jobs | Recruitment Consultant | Entry Level
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Graduate with no clear career path yet? Let's change that.

Are you a recent graduate unsure of your next step? Want a fast-paced, rewarding career where you can make a real difference - and earn well while doing it?

Join Tradewind Recruitment in Birmingham as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant and kickstart your career in the thriving world of education recruitment through our award-winning training programme: the Impact Academy.

Who Are We?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, connecting outstanding teachers and support staff with schools across the country.

Proudly recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company to Work For (five years running), we're known for our exceptional training, inclusive culture, and real progression opportunities. Our Birmingham team is growing - and we're looking for ambitious, driven graduates to be part of it.

Why Choose Recruitment with Tradewind in Birmingham?

• Starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000, plus uncapped commission with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000 - £40,000
• Commission from day one - start earning immediately
• 35 days of annual leave + reduced hours during school holidays
• Comprehensive training programme - perfect for graduates with no prior experience in education or recruitment
• Clear career progression - many of our consultants become team leaders or managers within 18 months
• International company incentives - enjoy all-expenses-paid trips abroad for top performers
• Modern office perks - free breakfast, Friday socials, and a vibrant, supportive team culture

What is the Impact Academy?

Our Impact Academy is a specialist development programme designed to train, coach, and mentor graduates from day one. You'll learn every skill needed to succeed in recruitment - no experience required.

In your first year, you'll learn to:

• Interview and assess education professionals
• Write high-quality candidate profiles and market them to schools
• Build lasting relationships with schools across the Birmingham and West Midlands area
• Understand client hiring needs and match them with suitable candidates
• Work to realistic KPIs and sales targets - with full support
• Earn commission at every step of the process

What You'll Gain

After graduating from the Impact Academy, you'll manage your own education recruitment desk with ongoing training in:

• Business development and client relationship building
• Negotiating recruitment fees and understanding margins
• Advanced safeguarding and compliance
• Handling objections and challenging conversations professionally
• Mastering time management, productivity, and resilience

Our best-performing consultants began their journey as graduates - many with no sales or education background - and reached six-figure billing and management roles within just a few years.

Are You the Right Fit?

We're not looking for perfect CVs - we're looking for the right mindset. If you are:

• Motivated, ambitious, and driven to succeed
• Confident with strong communication skills
• Resilient in the face of challenges
• Proactive, organised, and keen to learn
• Passionate about helping others and building relationships

Then we want to hear from you.

Location: Birmingham Office

Based in central Birmingham, our office is well connected to transport links, restaurants, and shopping centres. You'll work in a collaborative and dynamic environment where your career and personal development are prioritised.

How to Apply

Take the first step in your recruitment career. Send your CV to or apply directly via this advert.

Not sure if recruitment is right for you? Contact us for an informal chat - you might be surprised by what you learn.