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Launch Your Graduate Career in Recruitment with Tradewind Recruitment - Whitstable, Kent

Are you a recent graduate looking for a fast-paced and rewarding career? If you're driven, resilient, and excited to learn, Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable, Kent is looking for ambitious individuals to join our graduate development programme: The Impact Academy.

Who Are We?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies. We've been recognised as a Sunday Times Top 100 Company for five years running and are proud to work with schools across the country, matching great educators with meaningful roles.

Why Start Your Career with Us?
As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant based in our Whitstable office, you'll benefit from personalised training, real responsibility, and exciting opportunities for growth. Here's what we offer:

A competitive starting salary of £28,000 - £30,000, with realistic first-year earnings of £35,000 - £40,000

Commission from day one, rewarding your hard work from the start

35 days of annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays (4.5-hour days)

International, all-expenses-paid trips for top performers

A supportive, down-to-earth team culture with regular socials and daily perks like free breakfast

Long-term career progression - many of our leaders started out on this very programme

What You'll Be Doing
Your first year will involve developing your core skills in recruitment while learning from experienced consultants. You will:

Source and interview education professionals for school roles across Kent and surrounding areas

Write compelling CV profiles and represent candidates to schools

Collaborate with our sales team to meet client needs

Work toward weekly goals and KPIs

Earn commission as you grow into the role

The Impact Academy
Our award-winning graduate training programme provides a structured path into recruitment. You'll receive expert coaching in:

Candidate resourcing and safeguarding

Business development and sales techniques

Time management and planning

Negotiation, compliance, and customer service

Managing relationships and overcoming objections

What Comes Next
After successfully completing your first year, you'll transition to a dedicated Sales Desk, with continued mentoring and advanced training. You'll also have opportunities to step into senior, managerial, or specialist roles as your career progresses.

Who We're Looking For
We're seeking graduates who are:

Positive, proactive, and motivated to succeed

Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills

Comfortable working in a target-driven environment

Excited about working with people and making an impact in education

Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to start your recruitment career in a role with real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

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