Education Account Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative recruitment firm seeks an experienced Education Account Manager in Birmingham City Centre. This role offers a supportive environment where you can thrive, managing a warm desk with existing clients. You’ll build meaningful relationships with schools, focusing on matching top talent to the right roles while enjoying benefits like hybrid working and career progression. If you're a people person ready to make a difference in the education sector, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Hybrid working (1 day WFH)

Career progression

Reduced hours during non-term time

Qualifications

• Experience in the Education/SEND sector is essential.
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established client base.
• Match top talent to the right roles in education.

Skills

Sales experience

Recruitment experience

Relationship building

Understanding of education sector

Job description

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Education Account Manager – Birmingham City Centre

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission

Benefits: 30 days annual leave | Hybrid working (1 day WFH) | Career progression | Reduced hours during non-term time

Are you an experienced Education Account Manager ready for your next opportunity?
Do you want to work somewhere you’re valued, supported, and actually enjoy coming to work?

At Connex Education, we do things differently. We specialise in recruiting exceptional staff for the education and SEND sector—and we’re proud to say we care deeply about our people. That’s why we’ve got a low staff turnover, a collaborative culture, and a track record of helping our team grow and thrive.

Now, we’re looking for someone special to take over a warm, well-established desk in our vibrant Birmingham City Centre office.

• Warm desk – walk into a portfolio of existing clients and candidates
• Uncapped commission – your success = your rewards
• Supportive, team-first culture
• Shorter working hours during non-term time
• Resourcing support + targeted incentives

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and growing an established client base
• Building meaningful relationships with schools and educators
• Matching top talent to the right roles
• Working towards realistic, achievable targets
• Celebrating wins with a team that has your back

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with in the Education/ SEND sector
• Previous sales or recruitment experience
• Confident in sales and relationship building
• Understanding of the education and/or SEND sector
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed
• A real people person who thrives in a supportive environment
• Someone who wants a career, not just a job

This isn’t your typical recruitment role—it’s a chance to build something meaningful in a place where you’ll be supported every step of the way.

Interested? Let’s talk.
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