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Are you a motivated and dynamic individual looking to enter the world of sales propel your career to new heights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment where every day presents a new challenge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a vital part of our Manchester team as a Recruitment Consultant!

About Us: At Tradewind, we are at the forefront of connecting exceptional talent with top-tier opportunities. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction has made us a market in the education recruitment industry. We believe in nurturing a collaborative and supportive work environment that empowers our employees to achieve great success!

Position: Trainee Recruitment Consultant

What Are We Looking For:

We are seeking a TRAINEE RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT who embodies dedication, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. No prior experience is required as you will receive first-class in house training, but a positive attitude and internal drive will be crucial to your success!

Role Overview

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be the driving force behind identifying and matching top candidates with our clients' needs.

As part of our team, you'll begin your journey as a Resourcer, harnessing the power of various platforms such as Indeed, Adzuna, and Reed to source exceptional candidates for our range of vacancies. Working closely with a sales team, you'll dive into understanding their business and processes, while honing your skills in identifying and registering high-quality candidates for a variety of schools across Greater Manchester.

What the role will involve:

Actively seeking and registering candidates through a range of advertising platforms including CV Library, Indeed, Reed etc.
Candidate registrations through phone/video calls/ In-person meetings
Outstanding customer service skills
Creativity and innovation with marketing/brand awareness
Writing profiles to showcase candidates' skills and experience

Impact Academy - What is it?

Our groundbreaking Impact Academy is designed to provide you with comprehensive training and support. Led by industry experts, the program equips you with the necessary skills and strategies to thrive in the recruitment field.

After 6-12 months of dedicated work and successful completion of the Impact Academy, you'll transition into a SALES role. In this capacity, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own candidate pool and develop a network of schools in a designated area. This is your chance to build your empire, making lasting connections and matching outstanding talent with institutions in need!

Here your responsibilities will include:

Building new relationships with schools and candidates
An opportunity to brand yourself and be the consultant you want to be!
Business development calls / activity
Marketing to candidates and your own individual client base
Face to face visits and school tours with key decision makers
Being self-motivated but also a great team player!

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

Strong Work Ethic: You're not just looking for a job, but a chance to excel. Your commitment to going the extra mile and delivering results is unparalleled.
Adaptability: The recruitment landscape is constantly evolving. Your ability to adapt to changing trends and technologies will be crucial in ensuring our continued success.
Multi-tasking Master: Juggling multiple tasks simultaneously? No problem! Your exceptional organizational skills enable you to manage diverse responsibilities without missing a beat.
Thriving in High-Pressure Environments: You're the calm in the storm. The fast-paced, high-pressure atmosphere energises you, and you thrive in this environment.

Here at Tradewind, we also take pride in looking after our employees. We understand the importance of acknowledging hard work and celebrating success! In addition to the job itself, we incorporate brain breaks, fun quizzes, YOGA/stretching and mindfulness into the working week! We have a fun, friendly office and love to hit the hotspots in the city in Manchester!

Like what you hear? Wait until you see some of the other benefits below!

A clear promotion pathway where you can grow and develop working your way to the top!
The opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by best-in-class sector professionals who love seeing you grow and flourish
3 x Directors dinners per year for our top performers with an opportunity for anyone in the business to qualify for these celebratory dinners!
Free breakfast including cereal, fruit, cheese and ham toasties etc
Work from home option for up to 1 day per week after initial training period
Annual weekend away in Europe to celebrate the company success
Top 10 performers trip (New Orleans, Dubai, South Africa, Mumbai) to name just a few!
Generous holiday entitlement which increases through service - Reduced working hours during school holidays
Optional 90 Minute lunch break to go to the gym etc.To apply for this fantastic opportunity and join our fantastic Manchester team, please email your CV to or call Charlotte on (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity to join the best recruitment agency in the UK