Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant
£26,000 - £30,000 + Uncapped Commission 
Location: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart a career in recruitment? Do you want to work with a company that offers exceptional training, professional growth, and a meaningful role supporting the education sector? The Education Network Birmingham is searching for an ambitious and enthusiastic Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Birmingham team.
About the Role:
As a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will work closely with an experienced and supportive team of Recruitment Consultants, learning the ropes of the recruitment process while making a real difference in the education sector. Your role will involve building lasting relationships with schools and candidates, solving recruitment challenges, and providing an excellent service to both candidates and clients.
You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy connecting with people over the phone and in person.
• Are driven by delivering outstanding customer service.
• Have a passion for problem-solving and giving back to the community.
• Love a challenge, are competitive and are financially motivated.

About Us:
The Education Network Birmingham, part of the Pertemps Network Group, has been supporting local schools for over 30 years. As part of one of the UK’s largest independent recruitment agencies, we offer award-winning training, a supportive environment, and endless opportunities for growth.
We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:

• A recent graduate: Ready to start an exciting career in recruitment.
• Relationship-focused: Able to build and maintain strong partnerships with schools and clients.
• Organised: Capable of managing desk tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Resilient: Unfazed by challenges in the education sector and ready to find creative solutions.
• Community-oriented: Passionate about adding value through education-focused projects.
• Confident: Comfortable in business meetings and discussions with decision-makers.
• Motivated: Excited about developing a recruitment desk, earning uncapped commission, and building a rewarding career.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive award-winning training and ongoing support.
• Uncapped earning potential through a competitive OTE.
• Participation in our Employee Share Scheme.
• Clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to grow within the business.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
• A fantastic office location with free parking.

Why Join Us?
As a team-owned company, we combine the benefits of a large brand with the personalised support of a boutique agency. We’re proud to support schools and teachers across the region and are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals while making a real difference.

Ready to Start Your Recruitment Journey?
If this trainee recruitment consultant role sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now or contact Harry Chase or Marie Quarterman at The Education Network Birmingham to learn more about this exciting role.
Join us in shaping the future of education recruitment while building a career you’ll love.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.