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Looking for Your Next Big Opportunity? Start Your Recruitment Career with Tradewind in Manchester!

Want to dive into the fast-paced world of recruitment but not sure where to begin? Join Tradewind Recruitment and kick off your journey with our Impact Academy, the ultimate training programme to get you up to speed. You'll work alongside an experienced, supportive team (with over 25 years of industry know-how!) who'll have your back every step of the way.

Why Manchester?

Manchester's the place to be! Known for its buzzing music scene, rich history, and a never-ending list of things to do, it's a city full of life and opportunity. Whether you're shopping at the Arndale Centre, catching a gig at the Arena, or relaxing in the nearby Peak District, Manchester's got it all.

Why Choose Tradewind?

We're not your average recruitment agency - we're education recruitment specialists and proud of it. As a Sunday Times Top 100 Company (four years running!), we focus on investing in our people, so you can be sure your career is in good hands.

Here's what's in it for you:

Starting Salary: £26,000-£30,000, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000-£40,000 thanks to commission.
Earn Commission Immediately: Start earning extra from day one - your hard work pays off, literally!
Loads of Time Off: 35 days of annual leave plus shorter workdays during school holidays (yep, 4.5-hour days!).
All the Perks: Free breakfast, Friday drinks, and regular well-being events to keep you happy and motivated.
Trips Abroad: Smash your targets and you could be jetting off on an all-expenses-paid trip!
Career Growth: Many of our leaders started out as Recruitment Consultants - your success story could be next.

What's the Impact Academy All About?

This isn't just any training programme - it's our industry-leading development plan designed to help you hit the ground running.

Your Role

In your first year, you'll:

Find and interview candidates for temporary and permanent roles.
Write standout CVs and candidate profiles to wow our clients.
Work with the sales team to match candidates with roles.
Smash your weekly targets (with plenty of support along the way!).And yep, you'll be earning commission from the get-go.

What Happens After Year One?

Once you've nailed the basics, you'll move onto a specialist Sales Desk and tackle advanced training in areas like:

Business Development
Negotiating Margins
Customer Service
Time Management

Who Are We Looking For?

It's all about attitude. If you're driven, positive, and up for a challenge, you'll fit right in. Sales or education experience is great, but it's not essential - we'll teach you everything you need to know.

Ready to Get Started?

We're hiring for our Manchester team right now, so don't wait! Send your CV to for an immediate interview.

Take the first step towards a career you'll love - join Tradewind Recruitment today