Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Chelmsford
£26,000 - £32,000 + uncapped commission
Full training provided | Excellent earning potential

Looking for a fast-paced, rewarding career where your hard work truly pays off?
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment consultancies in our growing Chelmsford office, and take your first step into the world of recruitment.

At Academics, we support over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools every day by providing high-quality teachers, teaching assistants, and school support staff. The education recruitment sector is booming - and we're looking for the next generation of driven professionals to grow with us.

What we're looking for:

• A background in B2B or B2C sales (retail, telesales, call centre etc.)
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ambition, motivation, and a career-focused mindset
• A desire to succeed and the resilience to thrive in a fast-paced environment

What the role involves:

• Full, structured recruitment training and mentoring
• Business development and generating new client opportunities
• Placing teaching and support staff into short and long-term school roles
• Visiting schools, writing job ads, interviewing candidates
• Earning commission from day one - no thresholds, no caps
• Career progression opportunities within your first 6-12 months
• Working in a supportive, friendly, and high-energy office environment

What you'll get:

• Competitive starting salary of £26k-£32k (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission and regular bonuses
• Fast-track career progression
• Industry-leading training and support
• A chance to build a long-term career in a recession-proof, growing sector
• A collaborative team culture with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry

Our Chelmsford team is well known for delivering outstanding service and building strong local relationships with schools - and you'll be a valued part of that success.

Ready to start a career where effort = reward?
Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat - he's happy to answer any questions about the role.