Education Recruitment Consultant

Axcis Education Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment company is seeking a dedicated Education Recruitment Consultant in Central London. The role involves attracting and recruiting teaching professionals while maintaining relationships with schools. Ideal candidates have recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and knowledge of the UK education system. The position offers a competitive salary between £28k and £35k, commission opportunities, and flexible work-from-home options after training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Commission scheme

Work from home options

Extended lunch breaks

Staff discount and wellbeing package

Dog-friendly office

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment or sales, ideally in education.
• Strong negotiation skills and proactive relationship building.
• Familiarity with the UK education system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with schools and candidates.
• Utilise recruitment strategies to attract and retain talent.
• Interview and screen candidates for suitable positions.
• Provide tailored recruitment solutions to clients.
• Maintain compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Business development

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven Education Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team in our Oxford Circus office in Central London. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting and recruiting exceptional teaching professionals and support staff for educational institutions across London, whilst using your strong business development skills to attract new business and further develop existing relationships.

You'll work in a rewarding environment, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the education sector. If you have the passion for education and the drive to succeed, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage strong relationships with both schools and candidates.
• Utilise a variety of recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent within the education sector.
• Interview and screen potential candidates to match their skills and aspirations with suitable positions.
• Provide exceptional client service, working to understand the exact needs of schools and offering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Work to specific targets and KPIs, with the focus on placing quality candidates and building a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the education sector, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities.
• Attend networking events, career fairs, and school functions to increase brand awareness and candidate attraction.
• Advise both clients and candidates on industry standards, salary levels, and career opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards within the education and recruitment industries.
• Utilise our CRM system to manage candidate data, client information, and track all stages of the recruitment process.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, or a target-driven role, ideally within the education sector.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong business development abilities and a proactive approach to building relationships.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• Great negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with the UK education system and qualifications would be an advantage.

Benefits:

• Extremely competitive basic salary - £28k to £35k depending on previous experience
• Highly attractive commission scheme
• Work from home options after initial training period
• Full time permanent role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm)
• Reduced working hours during school holidays
• Late start/early finish every Friday during term time
• Extended lunch breaks
• Staff discount and wellbeing package - including access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Dog friendly office!

Axcis Education is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you are interested, then please contact Martin Keddie on 020 7580 2956.