Education Recruitment Consultant

Auxo Commercial; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Northampton seeks a Principal Recruiter with experience in education recruitment. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000 plus uncapped commission, structured training, and a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have a strong billing history and excellent relationship-building skills. Join a supportive team committed to high performance and professional growth.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Annual trips abroad for high achievers

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in education recruitment.
• Proven track record of billing success and 360 desk management.
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a successful desk placing education staff across settings.
• Build long-term relationships with schools and education professionals.
• Conduct client meetings, school visits, and candidate interviews.

Skills

Education recruitment experience

Billing success

Business development

Relationship-building

Full UK driving licence

Passion for education

Job description

Overview

Principal Recruiter - Education - Northampton c. 35,000 - 40,000 p.a. (depending on experience) + Commission

Are you an experienced Education Recruitment Professional ready to take the next step in your career? Join one of the UK's leading, award-winning education recruitment agencies at our Northampton office, where you'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team working across Northants and Oxford and the surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to inherit a warm, high-billing desk with established school partnerships and excellent earning potential from day one.

About Us

We specialise in placing teaching and support staff into primary, secondary, SEND schools, and nurseries. In addition to our direct school relationships, we offer Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions to schools and multi-academy trusts, delivering a strategic, scalable approach to recruitment and workforce management.

What We\'re Looking For

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in education recruitment
• Proven track record of billing success and 360 desk management
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for school visits)
• A genuine passion for the education sector

Working Hours

• Hybrid model: 2-3 days working from home/office
• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 2:30pm

What We Offer

• Up to 45,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission with accelerator bonuses and quarterly incentives
• Annual trips abroad for high achievers
• Structured training and development via our in-house L&D team
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (with uncapped paid leave from year 2)
• Benefits package including:
  • Pension scheme & death in service cover
  • Employee Assistance Programme and eye care support
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme and weekly fruit deliveries

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a successful desk placing education staff across a range of settings
• Build long-term relationships with schools and education professionals
• Conduct client meetings, school visits, and candidate interviews
• Drive new business opportunities across Kent and the wider area
• Achieve personal and team revenue targets in a fast-paced environment

• Reduced hours during school holidays

Apply Today

If you\'re ready to step up into a Principal Recruiter role and thrive in a supportive, ambitious environment, apply now and we\'ll be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.