Account Manager

Prospero Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Performance incentives

Collaborative culture

Job summary

The Prospero Group is recruiting for a Recruitment Account Manager (SEN Education) to join our established SEN desk. You will work with specialist schools, alternative provisions and local authorities, placing teaching and support staff who make a real difference in children's lives.

Join a collaborative team with strong training and development, clear career progression, and a vibrant, social culture. This role offers base salary with commission and significant earning potential in a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, sales, account management or customer-facing roles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilient, target-driven and proactive mindset.
• Commercial awareness and drive to build a career.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Degree and/or sales experience preferred; graduates considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and fill SEN vacancies (daily, long-term, permanent).
• Build strong relationships with SEN schools and professionals.
• Source, interview and support candidates for SEND roles.
• Deliver exceptional service ensuring satisfaction.
• Support vulnerable children and young people by matching staff.
• Grow existing accounts and generate repeat business.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance processes are followed.

Skills

Account management

Communication

Relationship-building

Sales experience

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Join One of the UK's Leading Education Recruitment Agencies

At The Prospero Group, we are proud to be recognised as one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies. With 9 offices nationwide and 5 across the globe, we connect exceptional education professionals with schools, colleges and specialist provisions across a wide range of sectors.

Our success is built on our people. Supported by collaborative leadership, structured training, and a vibrant, social culture, we're more than just a recruitment business, we're a community.

Our Values:

Family Trust Quality Professionalism Empowerment

Our Vision:

To be the recruitment and training agency of choice for clients and candidates.

We are now seeking driven, ambitious individuals to join our growing SEN Education Recruitment Team as Recruitment Account Managers. If you are passionate about relationship building, making a difference in children's lives, and delivering exceptional service, a career in SEN recruitment with Prospero could be the perfect next step.

The Role - Recruitment Account Manager (SEN Education)

As a Recruitment Account Manager, you will work alongside a top-performing consultant on a warm, established SEN desk. You'll support specialist schools, alternative provisions, SEND departments and local authorities by providing high-quality teaching and support staff who make a real impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing client accounts and filling daily, long-term and permanent SEN vacancies
• Building strong relationships with SEN schools, specialist provisions and education professionals
• Sourcing, interviewing and supporting candidates seeking rewarding SEND opportunities
• Delivering exceptional service to ensure high levels of client and candidate satisfaction
• Supporting vulnerable children and young people by matching them with outstanding education professionals
• Growing existing accounts and generating repeat business through excellent service delivery
• Ensuring all safeguarding and compliance processes are completed to the highest standard

What We're Looking For

To thrive in this role, you'll bring:

• Recruitment, sales, account management or customer-facing experience (preferred but not essential)
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A resilient, target-driven and proactive mindset
• Commercial awareness and a desire to develop a successful career
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Drive, ambition and a genuine passion for helping others succeed
• Degree and/or sales experience preferred, although graduate-calibre candidates will also be considered

What You'll Receive in Return

As a valued member of our SEN Recruitment Team, you'll benefit from:

• A competitive base salary
• One of the most rewarding commission structures in the industry
• Industry-leading training and ongoing professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Weekly, monthly and annual incentives
• A supportive, collaborative and social team culture
• The opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs

At Prospero, every Recruitment Account Manager has access to the platform, training and support needed to achieve their goals, along with the recognition and rewards to match.