Bristol - Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Bristol
Start Dates: April (after Easter) or September (after summer holidays)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 basic + Uncapped commission
OTE: £35,000 - £40,000 in Year 1

Begin Your Graduate Career in Recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment

Are you a graduate eager to kick-start a rewarding, fast-moving career in recruitment? If you're ambitious, motivated, and excited by progression and earning potential, Tradewind Recruitment could be the ideal place to start your journey through our renowned IMPACT Academy.

This opportunity is tailored specifically for graduates, offering structured training, ongoing support, and genuine career progression from the very beginning.

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and has been recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company five times. We specialise in connecting schools with outstanding education professionals across the UK.

We are passionate about developing talent, and many of our current Managers began their careers as Graduate Recruitment Consultants through our Academy programme.

What is the IMPACT Academy?

Our IMPACT Academy is a market-leading graduate training programme designed to develop graduates into successful Recruitment Consultants.

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You'll receive practical training, one-to-one coaching, and ongoing mentoring while learning every stage of the recruitment process.

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - The Role

During your first year, you will:

• Source, interview, and support candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies
• Create professional CV profiles and market candidates to schools and clients
• Work alongside experienced consultants to maximise placements
• Build strong working relationships with candidates and colleagues
• Work towards achievable KPIs with full support from your manager
• Earn uncapped commission throughout your training period

This is a people-focused, sales-driven role that suits graduates who enjoy working towards goals, developing professionally, and being rewarded financially.

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• £28,000 - £30,000 basic salary
• OTE £35,000 - £40,000 in Year 1
• Uncapped commission from day one
• 35 days annual leave plus shorter working hours during school holidays
• All-expenses-paid international incentive trips
• Continuous training and professional development
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities
• Company incentives, socials, and wellbeing initiatives

Career Development

Once you complete your first year and graduate from the IMPACT Academy, you'll move onto your own sales desk and receive advanced training in:

• Business development
• Margin negotiation
• Safeguarding and compliance
• Customer service excellence
• Managing difficult conversations
• Time management and productivity

High-performing graduates can progress rapidly into Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and Management positions.

Who We're Looking For

This opportunity is open exclusively to graduates. No previous recruitment experience is required - full training will be provided.

We're looking for graduates who are:

• Ambitious, resilient, and target-focused
• Confident communicators
• Motivated by career progression and financial rewards
• Organised, proactive, and professional
• Interested in recruitment, sales, or business development

Previous experience in sales, customer service, or education is beneficial but not essential.

Apply Now

Ready to begin your career as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant? Apply today and take the first step with Tradewind Recruitment's IMPACT Academy.

Submit your CV to for immediate consideration.