Education Recruitment Consultant

ACADEMICS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment firm in Chelmsford is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to join their Secondary Education team. The position offers a full-time permanent role with opportunities for career progression, a market-leading commission structure, and excellent basic salary. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in recruitment and possess strong communication skills. The role requires managing client relationships and filling educational roles efficiently.

Benefits

Market leading commission structure

Generous holiday allowances

Regular training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience required in any recruitment sector.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to manage clients.
• Ability to think on your feet and provide quick solutions.

Responsibilities

• Find and place teachers and education staff for secondary schools.
• Manage relationships with current clients and acquire new ones.
• Participate in regular training to enhance recruitment skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Job description

Are you currently working as a Recruitment Consultant and looking to move into the Education Sector?

Are you an existing Education Recruitment Consultant looking for new role in Chelmsford, Essex?

Would you like to run a Secondary Education desk?

• December 2025 or January / February 2026 Start
• Full Time Permanent Role
• Chelmsford, Essex Office
• Excellent Opportunities for Career Progression
• Education Recruitment Consultant - Secondary Desk
• Market Leading Commission Structure & Excellent Basic Salary

Here at Academics Chelmsford, we are ready to recruit a Recruitment Consultant to join our Secondary team. Applications would be most welcome from Consultants from all sectors, as full training will be given to work on one of our existing warm Secondary desks. Minimum of one year experience required in any recruitment sector.

You will need to be driven and determined to work with our Secondary school clients, always ready to find the best possible Teachers and education staff to help them fill their roles. You will have the opportunity to provide candidates on a temporary and permanent basis, so you will need a keen eye for detail and be able to think on your feet, to find solutions and fill jobs in a fast paced environment.

As a consultant at Academics you will have access to our fantastic compliance team to help you find and clear your candidates ready for work. You will need to have strong verbal and written communication skills to be able to account manage our current clients and win new clients schools.

In return for your hard work we offer our market leading commission structure, excellent salary packages with generous holiday allowances. You will take part in regular training both online, 121 and class room training to make sure you have the tools in your recruitment toolkit, to be successful in your recruitment career and reach your goals.

Our Chelmsford, Essex office is a great place to work, with friendly, hardworking colleagues and a secure management team, who are ready to share best practice and help you settle in to your new role.

For further details about this Education Recruitment Consultant role please get in touch with a copy of your CV or direct message me for a confidential chat.