Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Reading

Academics Ltd
Reading, Berkshire

Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd – Education Recruitment Company - Reading, Berkshire

Academics Ltd’s Reading office are hiring for a trainee recruitment consultant to join them on a permanent basis ASAP. Academics is one of the UK’s largest and most successful education recruitment companies and our Reading branch is no exception. We have a team of experienced and junior consultants servicing a large pool of schools in the area. Our office is based in Winnersh Triangle, just outside of Reading, is a short-walk from the station and has free parking available. The trainee recruitment consultant will be tasked with candidate sourcing for teachers and support staff to supply to our loyal clients across many different schools in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire.

The trainee recruitment consultant will have the opportunity to earn commission from day one for every placement made. There is plenty of room to grow with Academics Ltd and we are looking for an ambitious and financially motivated individual to help grow our team.

What We Can Offer

* Based in Winnersh Triangle with excellent access from London and the M4 corridor
* Excellent commission structure
* Generous holiday allowance and reduced hours during school holidays
* Extensive & thorough training both internal and external
* Friendly, supportive colleagues with a positive team ethos
* Experienced and proactive compliance staff
* Extensive candidate and client database
* Immediate start available

Who We Are Looking For

Applications are welcome from ambitious graduates or aspiring recruitment consultants who want to embark on their first role in recruitment.

Position: Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Company: Academics Ltd

Recruitment Sector: Education

Starting Salary: £25000-28000 plus uncapped commission

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Winnersh Triangle

You will need ‘can do’ approach to work and plenty of enthusiasm and energy to be the right fit for our team. We are an experienced and hardworking team looking for other like-minded consultants with a passion for education.

Role Responsibilities:

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Full 360 recruitment duties, with a focus on candidate sourcing, screening, and placement
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Creating and managing job adverts across multiple job boards and CV databases
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Proactively searching for candidates and conducting initial pre-screening calls
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Completing thorough compliance and vetting checks to a Gold Standard
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Meeting candidates in person for registrations and onboarding
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Working closely with consultants to place your candidates into suitable bookings
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Shadowing experienced consultants as part of your progression towards a consultant role

Posted 2026-03-17

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