Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Southampton
-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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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 Southampton 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.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate''s qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client''s pay policy.