Associate Education Consultant (Trainee Programme)

Job description

OverviewAre you looking to start a rewarding career in recruitment but don't have direct experience? Then fear not, you've arrived at the right place! Our Associate Education Consultant programme is a 6 to 12 month training programme designed to give ambitious individuals the skills, knowledge, and confidence to break into the industry – no prior experience required! We currently have training opportunities in all of our offices across England.

Why Join Our Trainee Programme?

Comprehensive Training – Learn the fundamentals of education recruitment, including candidate sourcing, client management, and interview techniques.

Mentorship & Support – Receive guidance from experienced consultants who will help you develop your skills.

Hands‐On Experience – Work alongside our team, gaining real‐world insight into the fast‐paced world of recruitment.

Career Progression – Successful trainees have the opportunity to transition into full‐time Education Consultant roles.

Responsibilities

Resourcing teachers and teaching assistants for job roles.

Searching job sites for CVs and attending career fairs.

Utilising the company database to recruit candidates.

Writing job adverts to attract candidates.

Interviewing candidates in person, online and off‐site on registration days.

Liaising with the Education Consultants to ensure these candidates are placed out to work.

Writing candidate profiles.

Visiting schools with colleagues.

Positive marketing of candidates.

Client business development and lead generation.

Developing new client relationships and account managing existing ones.

Qualifications

Enthusiastic and driven with a strong work ethic.

Presentable, proficient on IT platforms and with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Previous sales experience is preferable but not essential; strong customer service skills will be considered.

Knowledge of special needs and/or education is an advantage, but full sector training will be provided.

Willingness to undergo DBS and other mandatory compliance checks.

Benefits

Salary starting from £26.5k, depending upon experience.

Very competitive bonus scheme (to be discussed at interview stage).

Full‐time permanent role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm).

Work from home options after the initial training period.

Reduced working hours during school holidays.

Late start/early finish every Friday during term time.

90‐minute lunch break once a week.

Income Protection & Death in Service scheme.

Staff discount and wellbeing package – including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Legal & Equality StatementAxcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

ContactMartin KeddieTelephone: 020 7580 2956

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Exeter

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English