Experienced Senior Education Recruitment Consultant - Kent / Whitstable

Location: Whitstable, Kent
Salary: Above market rate + uncapped commission
Desk: Warm Primary or Secondary desk
Start Date: Flexible

Are you an experienced education recruitment consultant looking for your next opportunity?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering strong billings within the education recruitment sector? Are you ready to take ownership of a warm, established desk within a high-performing agency?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Tradewind Recruitment Kent, based in Whitstable, is looking for a high-quality, experienced recruitment consultant to join our team. We have an established warm primary or secondary desk available, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to step into an existing market with relationships, candidates and business already in place.

We are a top-performing education recruitment agency with high standards, and we are looking for someone who can match them. This is not an entry-level recruitment role - we are looking for an experienced education recruiter who understands the sector, knows how to develop relationships and has the commercial drive to deliver results.

Important - Please Read Before Applying

You must have previous experience in education recruitment to apply for this position.

Applications from candidates without education recruitment experience will be rejected.

We are looking for proven, high-quality education recruitment consultants who can hit the ground running.

The Opportunity

• Join an established and successful Kent education recruitment team
• Take ownership of a warm primary or secondary desk
• Work with existing relationships, candidates and opportunities
• Develop and grow your desk through business development and account management
• Benefit from an established brand and strong market reputation
• Have the autonomy to make your desk your own
• Work alongside experienced recruitment professionals within a high-performing environment

What We Offer

• Above-market salary - we recognise and reward experience
• Uncapped commission - your earning potential is directly linked to your success
• 35+ days' annual leave, including additional benefits around school holidays
• Warm, established desks with genuine opportunity
• Ongoing training, development and CPD
• Strong internal support and experienced leadership
• A professional, high-performance culture
• Excellent long-term career progression
• A company with a strong reputation across the education recruitment sector

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in education recruitment is essential
• A proven track record of recruitment billings
• Ability to provide evidence of previous billings
• Strong understanding of the education recruitment market
• Experience recruiting into primary and/or secondary schools
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
• Commercially minded with a strong business development focus
• Self-motivated, ambitious and driven to succeed
• High standards of professionalism and customer service
• Someone who wants to be part of a successful, established team

Why Tradewind?

We are a top-performing education recruitment agency with a strong reputation for quality, professionalism and results.

We don't just want recruiters who can fill vacancies. We want high-calibre education recruitment consultants who understand the market, build lasting relationships and take pride in delivering an exceptional service to schools and candidates.

If you have the experience, the billings and the ambition to succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to

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