Milk Education
Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Milk Education | Sheffield
£26,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission Round-the-deck starts: Monday to Friday (7:15am during term time)
Are you someone who thrives on talking to people, is motivated by targets, and wants a career where your success directly impacts your earnings? If so, read on!
Milk Education is an award-winning, eco-conscious education recruitment agency. We match extraordinary teachers, teaching assistants (TAs), and support staff with schools across the UK. Unlike typical recruiters, we foster a unique culture—check out @milk_education on Instagram for a feel of our environment.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Start as a 180 Recruitment Consultant, focusing on sourcing candidates, building relationships, and creating a strong network of education professionals.
- Progress into a 360 Recruitment Consultant as you develop your skills, handling your own client base, acquiring new business, and growing your own desk.
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Recruitment is sales, and you’ll need to be confident, resilient, and proactive. If you enjoy starting conversations, building relationships from zero, and working towards targets, this role is for you.
You’ll receive comprehensive training, tools, and support to succeed.
Daily Responsibilities
- Sourcing candidates for Primary, Secondary, and SEN roles.
- Screening and interviewing candidates.
- Building relationships with education professionals.
- Handling recruitment enquiries via phone and email.
- Initiating calls to schools to introduce new opportunities.
- Working towards KPIs and personal targets.
- Maintaining up-to-date records in CRM systems.
- Contributing creative ideas to support team success.
2024 Progression Timeline
180 Consultant | [0–4 months] 360 Consultant | [4 months onwards]
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What’s In It for You?
- £26,000 starting salary + uncapped commission.
- Clear progression from a 180 to 360 role.
- Industry-leading training and development.
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Birthday off + 3 charity days.
- Primary care access (online GP) & critical illness cover.
- Free mortgage advice.
- Wellness Wednesdays & Early Finish Fridays.
- Hybrid working policy after probation.
- Company-wide events and socials.
Company Culture at Milk Education
At Milk, we believe culture is everything! We work hard because we genuinely enjoy what we do, celebrate all successes, and ensure everyone thrives.
Ready to grow? Apply now or enhance your chances—message Victoria Riley on LinkedIn, the Internal Talent Acquisition Manager.
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