Early Years Recruitment Consultant

Judicium; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is seeking an Early Years Recruitment Consultant in Leeds. This role is focused on building relationships with nurseries and finding the right talent to impact early childhood education. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a passion for education, and may bring sales or recruitment experience. A competitive salary and commission structure is offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission

Regular incentives

Qualifications

• A passion for education and making a difference.
• Sales experience preferred or a commercial mindset.
• Previous recruitment experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with nurseries and providers.
• Source, screen, and place high-quality candidates.
• Drive sales activity to grow your desk and hit targets.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients and candidates.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Sales experience

Passion for education

Resilience

Job description

Job Details: Early Years Recruitment Consultant

Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Early Years Recruitment Consultant

Vacancy Number: VN2308

Location City: Leeds

Employment Type: Permanent

About us:

Shape the future of education while building a rewarding career in recruitment.

Are you passionate about early years education and driven by results? At Teaching Personnel, we’re looking for ambitious, people-focused individuals to join our team as Early Years Recruitment Consultants.

Why Early Years?

Early childhood is the most critical stage of development and the educators who support it play a vital role in shaping lives. As a consultant in this sector, you’ll be helping nurseries and early years settings find the right talent to make a lasting impact. It’s meaningful work, and no two days are the same.

Why TP?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency. We’re proud of our inclusive, high-performance culture where people are supported to grow, succeed, and make a difference. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Sector expertise: We’re deeply embedded in the education landscape, with strong relationships across early years settings.
• Supportive environment: You’ll be surrounded by experienced leaders, collaborative teams, and a clear career pathway.
• Recognition and reward: Competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and regular incentives.
• Purpose-driven work: Every placement you make helps shape a child’s future.

About the job

As an Early Years Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with nurseries and early years providers
• Sourcing, screening, and placing high-quality candidates
• Driving sales activity to grow your desk and hit revenue targets
• Managing the full recruitment cycle with professionalism and pace
• Delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates

About you

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for education and making a difference
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Sales experience would be great or a commercial mindset with a drive to succeed
• Experience of working within Early Years would be advantageous
• Resilience, adaptability, and a team-first attitude
• Previous recruitment experience is a bonus, but not essential

What we Offer

Ready to make an impact? Apply now or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team to learn more.