Education recruitment consultant

Empowering Learning; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Manchester is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant. The role involves managing the recruitment cycle, developing new business, and maintaining relationships within Primary, Secondary, or SEND sectors. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of recruitment experience and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary and uncapped commission

30 days annual leave plus reduced hours during school holidays

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in recruitment within education or sales-based recruitment.
• Knowledge in Primary, Secondary, or SEND education recruitment is desirable.
• Qualified to drive with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, candidates, and colleagues.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to placing candidates.
• Develop new business through sales activity.

Skills

Relationship-building

Sales activity

Communication

Results-driven

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Education Recruitment Consultant
Location: Manchester
Salary: Competitive, with uncapped commission and benefits

Empowering Learning are expanding our high-performing Manchester team and are looking for an ambitious and motivated Education Recruitment Consultant to join us. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven recruiter to further their career in a supportive, successful, and rewarding environment.

The Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, candidates, and colleagues.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to placing them in roles.
• Proactively develop new business through sales activity and relationship building.
• Work across a specialist sector - Primary, Secondary, or SEND - depending on your experience and interests.
• Deliver an outstanding service to both candidates and clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in recruitment (minimum 12 months) within education or sales-based recruitment.
• Knowledgeable in Primary, Secondary, or SEND education recruitment (desirable).
• Results-driven, resilient, and motivated to succeed.
• A confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Able to manage a busy desk, balancing client expectations and candidate care.
• Qualified to drive with a full UK driving licence (essential).

Why Join Us?

At Empowering Learning, we pride ourselves on being a trusted education recruitment partner with a genuine commitment to the schools and staff we work with. As part of our Manchester team, you will benefit from:

• A high-performing, supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
• 30 days annual leave plus reduced working hours during school holidays.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference in education recruitment.

Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference vetting.