Account Manager

Prospero Group; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Commission

Training

Career progression

Incentives

Team culture

Job summary

The Prospero Group is seeking a Recruitment Account Manager (SEN Education) to join a warm, established SEN desk. You will work with specialist schools, alternative provisions, SEND departments and local authorities, providing high-quality teaching and support staff to make a real impact on children with additional needs.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, building relationships, driving placements and ensuring safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, sales, account management or customer-facing roles is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambition, resilience and proactive mindset are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage client accounts and fill daily, long-term and permanent SEN vacancies.
• Build strong relationships with SEN schools, specialist provisions and education professionals.
• Source, interview and support candidates pursuing SEN opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional service to ensure high client and candidate satisfaction.
• Support vulnerable children by pairing them with outstanding professionals.
• Grow existing accounts and generate repeat business through service excellence.
• Ensure safeguarding and compliance processes are completed to the highest standard.

Skills

Relationship-building

Communication

Account management

Sales experience

Multitasking

Education

Degree preferred

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.