Associate Recruitment Consultant

Smile Education; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Smile Education is seeking recent graduates or career changers for the role of Associate Recruitment Consultant. This position offers a competitive starting salary, hybrid working options, and a clear career path in education recruitment. Join a multi-award-winning agency and unlock your potential in a dynamic environment focused on growth and success.

Benefits

24–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Uncapped commission

Access to on-site gym

Early finishes on Fridays

Company-paid overseas conferences

Qualifications

• Confident communicators and natural relationship builders.
• Goal-oriented, driven, and eager to prove themselves.
• Resilient, team-focused, and open to feedback.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with schools and recruit teachers for roles.
• Conduct telephone, virtual, and face-to-face interviews with candidates.
• Take part in cold calling and business development.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Proactive Attitude

Job description

JUST GRADUATED? LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE?
START YOUR CAREER WITH QUALITY IN EDUCATION RECRUITMENT!
Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career?
Are you looking for a change in career?
Do you want to join a multi award-winning agency that invests in your growth?
Ready to unlock unmatched business opportunities and fast-track your progression?
Are you ambitious, driven, and looking for a high-earning career?

If you're shouting YES, we want to hear from you!

JOIN SMILE EDUCATION – WHERE GRADUATES & ASSOCIATES BECOME INDUSTRY LEADERS
As part of our exciting expansion, Smile Education is offering recent graduates or career changers the chance to join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies as an Associate Recruitment Consultant. Whether you studied business, psychology, drama, sports, or something else entirely or just looking for a change of direction in your career – if you’ve got energy, ambition and people skills, we’ll give you the tools to succeed.

Starting basic salary: £25,250
Realistic 1st Year OTE: £30–35k (top performers earn £100k+)
Location: City centre office with hybrid flexibility
Hours: 7.30am – 4.30pm (reduced hours on offer in school holidays!)
Career Path: Clear progression into senior and management roles


Start date:August/September 2025

WHY START YOUR RECRUITMENT CAREER WITH US?

• Join a multi-award-winning agency, including 'Recruitment Company of the Year' (APSCo)
• Gain exclusive access to business opportunities competitors can’t match
• Earn a recognised industry diploma in recruitment
• Enjoy our annual company-paid overseas conferences (past trips: Portugal, Ibiza, Barcelona!)
• Get involved in our committees focused on mental health, diversity and inclusion, and community impact
• On-site gym, early finishes, and a real focus on your well-being

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
This is a sales-focused career, but don’t worry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know! You’ll:

• Build relationships with schools and recruit teachers for permanent and temporary roles
• Use job boards, social media, and interviews to find and place the best candidates
• Take part in cold calling, business development, and full 360 recruitment
• Work towards weekly goals with the support of an experienced team

• Conducting telephone, virtual, and face-to-face interviews with candidates.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A GRADUATE/ASSOCIATE
You don’t need prior recruitment experience — we’re looking for potential, not expert. We want associates who are:

• Confident communicators and natural relationship builders
• Goal-oriented, driven, and eager to prove themselves
• Problem-solvers with a positive, proactive attitude
• Resilient, team-focused, and open to feedback
• Full UK driving licence holders (or actively learning)

***We do not offer sponsorship now or in the future (full UK RTW is required)

THE PERKS DON’T STOP THERE…

• 24–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus your birthday off!)
• Early finishes: 4pm Fridays and 3:30pm in school holidays
• Uncapped commission – earn from day one
• Hybrid working with a modern city-centre base
• Access to on-site gym with extended lunch breaks

INTERESTED? LET’S TALK!
Ready to launch your career with one of the UK's top education recruiters?

Send your CV to [e-mail]
Call us on 0121 392 6598 or 07724 9870918

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.