Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education

Sheffield

£28,000-£30,000 base salary + uncapped commission
Year 1 OTE: £35,000-£42,000+

Sheffield - Built for the Ambitious

We are growing our Sheffield office and looking for resilient, driven, and financially motivated individuals ready to build a high-performance career in recruitment.

This role is ideal for strong graduates, experienced sales professionals, or individuals from competitive backgrounds who thrive under pressure and are serious about earning well.

Recruitment is not easy - but for the right person, it is highly rewarding. If you are competitive, committed, and hungry to succeed, this is an opportunity to accelerate your career and income.

The Opportunity

As a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant in Sheffield, you will operate in a fast-paced sales environment, partnering with schools across the region to place high-quality teachers and support staff into roles where they make a genuine impact.

You will be responsible for generating new business, building long-term client relationships, and developing your own specialist desk with full support and structured training.

The Role

Proactively sourcing and headhunting education professionals

Screening and interviewing candidates

Building and maintaining relationships with schools across Sheffield and surrounding areas

Negotiating placements and closing deals

Working to ambitious targets with clear financial incentives

As you develop, you will manage your own client portfolio and earn commission on every successful placement. Your results will directly influence your earnings and progression.

Training & Development

No recruitment experience is required - attitude and drive matter more.

We provide structured training covering:

Candidate sourcing and market mapping

Sales strategy, negotiation, and objection handling

Client development and account management

Performance mindset and resilience training

Clear, performance-based promotion pathways

You will be coached to become a top-performing consultant in a competitive market.

What We Offer

£28,000-£30,000 base salary

Uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000+)

Clear and rapid progression based on performance

High-energy, ambitious team culture

Incentives and rewards for top performers

Generous annual leave and wellbeing support

Who We're Looking For

Graduates or individuals with a background in sales or competitive environments

Resilient, self-motivated, and target-driven individuals

Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills

Financially motivated professionals hungry for progression

Full UK driving licence (or driving test booked)

If you are prepared to work hard, push yourself outside your comfort zone, and build a lucrative long-term career, this is your opportunity.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ambitious, competitive, and ready to prove yourself, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or contact for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed