Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

Location: York office

Salary: £20,000 - £25,000

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Are you a driven, people-focused individual looking to kickstart a rewarding career in recruitment? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? Join our growing team in York and build a career that truly makes a difference in the education sector.

About Us

We’re a leading education recruitment agency, proudly supporting schools and educational settings across Yorkshire. From teachers and teaching assistants to support staff, we help create brighter futures for children every single day.

The Role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll receive full training and ongoing support to develop the skills you need to succeed. You’ll work closely with experienced consultants and learn every aspect of the recruitment process — from sourcing top candidates to building lasting relationships with schools.

Day-to-day, you will:

• Source and interview candidates for teaching and support roles

• Build strong relationships with schools across Yorkshire

• Manage job adverts, applications, and compliance documentation

• Match candidates to roles

• Provide excellent service to both clients and candidates What We Offer

• Full training provided with support from senior consultants to support development

• Career progression

• Bonus structure

• Friendly, supportive team

• York office with free parking

• Company-paid outings & events

• Casual dress

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays and your birthday off

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Confident, proactive, and eager to learn

• A strong communicator with excellent people skills

• Resilient and motivated by achieving goals

• Organised, with good attention to detail

• Passionate about education and making a difference

Previous recruitment or sales experience isn’t essential, just the right attitude and drive to succeed!

How to Apply

Ready to start your career in recruitment? Send your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d be great for this role to Claire McFaul- claire@yorkshire-education.co.uk or apply directly through our website.