Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector
Leeds
£26,500 – £30,000 + uncapped commission
Full training provided | Excellent earning potential

Looking to take your recruitment career to the next level?
Join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies as we grow our new and fast-expanding Leeds branch.

We’re on the lookout for a motivated Trainee Recruitment Consultant to help develop our market share further by placing teachers and teaching assistants into both short and long-term roles across local schools.

Why join Academics?

* We’re one of the top education recruitment consultancies in the UK, with over 100 experienced consultants nationwide.
* The education sector is thriving, and we’re investing in the next generation of consultants to grow with us.
* Our Leeds office already has a great local reputation — you’ll be stepping into a warm, high-potential market.

What you’ll be doing:

* Building strong, long-term relationships with local schools
* Generating business opportunities and growing your client base
* Advertising roles, interviewing candidates, and arranging placements
* Visiting schools and supporting clients with staffing needs
* Working towards targets with uncapped commission and regular incentives

What we’re looking for:

* Strong sales, customer service or hospitality experience
* Excellent customer service and communication skills
* A self-starter with ambition, resilience, and drive
* Someone who is both career-focused and financially motivated

What you’ll get:

* Full training and ongoing support from experienced mentors
* Clear career progression — many consultants move up within 12 months
* Uncapped commission + bonuses — earn well beyond your base salary
* A busy, supportive, and fast-paced team environment
* Join a company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment in the Leeds area, and want to be part of a successful, growing business with a strong local presence — we want to hear from you.

Send your CV or contact Craig Walker today — he’ll be happy to tell you more about the role.