Ready to build something bigger than an average 9-5?
We're expanding our Durham team and we're looking for driven graduates who want more - more responsibility, more progression, and more earning potential.
This isn't a "gap year" job.
It's a performance-driven career path designed for ambitious individuals who want to progress quickly and be rewarded properly for their effort.
If you're competitive, resilient, and motivated by success, keep reading.
The Role: Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant
Based in Durham, you'll step into a fast-moving sales environment where your results directly shape your income and progression.
You'll work with schools across Durham, the North East and surrounding areas, helping them secure outstanding teachers and support staff who make a real difference in classrooms every day.
From day one, you'll be building your own client base, developing relationships, and generating revenue - supported by experienced managers who know how to turn graduates into top performers.
What You'll Be Doing
Proactively sourcing and headhunting high-quality education professionals
Interviewing and assessing candidates
Building long-term partnerships with schools
Negotiating fees and closing placements
Working towards clear targets with uncapped commissionAs your desk grows, so does your earning potential.
There is no earnings ceiling - your output determines your reward.
Industry-Leading Graduate Training
No recruitment background? No problem.
We provide structured, hands-on training designed specifically for ambitious graduates, including:
Advanced sourcing and headhunting techniques
Sales psychology and high-level negotiation skills
Client development and revenue growth strategies
Performance mindset and resilience coaching
Clear career mapping and promotion planningYou won't be left to "figure it out."
You'll be developed into a high biller with a long-term career plan.
What You'll Get
£30,000 starting salary
Uncapped commission - Year 1 OTE £35,000-£42,000+
Fast-track progression based on performance, not time served
Regular team incentives, rewards, and social events
A high-energy, ambitious team culture
Generous annual leave and wellbeing support
Who This Suits
We're looking for graduates who:
Are competitive - whether in sport, academics, or part-time work
Thrive in fast-paced, target-driven environments
Are financially motivated and career-focused
Communicate confidently and build rapport easily
Hold a full UK driving licence (or have a test booked)Most importantly, you must be prepared to work hard, push beyond your comfort zone, and commit to becoming exceptional.
Why Durham?
Durham is a fantastic place to launch a career, with a strong graduate talent pool and access to a thriving education market across the North East.
Our Durham branch offers the opportunity to join an ambitious team, build your own recruitment desk, and progress quickly in a business where performance is recognised and rewarded.
You won't be joining just to fill a seat.
You'll be joining with the opportunity to build something of your own.
Ready to Launch Your Career?
If you want a role where effort directly translates into progression, responsibility and income - and you're serious about building a long-term, high-performing career - we want to hear from you.
Apply now or contact for more information
Salary description
£30000.00 - £30000.00 per year