Trainee Recruitment Consultant in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Posted by Academics

£26,500 – £30,000 a year

Cardiff · Permanent

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Cardiff
£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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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.

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