Education Recruitment Consultant

Vision for Education - Plymouth; West Devon; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Plymouth is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant. You'll connect schools with teaching and support staff, manage candidate applications, and build strong relationships with schools. This full-time role offers flexible working hours, uncapped commission, and clear career progression opportunities within a positive office culture.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Regular team events

Reduced working hours during school holidays

Free parking

Qualifications

• Valid Driving Licence and access to your own car.
• Previous sales experience (education experience not required).
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, ongoing relationships with schools across Devon & Cornwall.
• Attract new clients and business opportunities.
• Head-hunt candidates, review applications, and organize interviews.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Self-motivated attitude

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as an Education Recruitment Consultant!

Location: Budshead Road, Plymouth

Hours: Full-Time (7am - 5pm, flexible!)

Work From Home: Wednesdays

Reduced Hours: vary between 9am - 4pm during half terms, Easter, Christmas, and Summer holidays

About Us

Vision for Education is part of The Edwin Group - voted one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 for the second year in a row. We are rated Excellent across the board by our staff and known for a world-class work culture.

We are looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our Plymouth team. You will work with schools across Cornwall & Devon, helping them find teaching and support staff. Training and a clear path to Branch Manager are provided, with an uncapped commission opportunity.

The Role

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you’ll connect schools with teaching and support staff for short-term and long-term placements, matching candidates to roles that fit their needs, and building strong relationships with schools, teachers, and candidates.

What You'll Do

• Build strong, ongoing relationships with schools across Devon & Cornwall.
• Use creativity and sales skills to attract new clients and business opportunities.
• Network in person, by phone, and on social media to make connections.
• Head-hunt candidates, review applications, and organize interviews.
• Provide top-notch service to schools and candidates.
• Use Salesforce to manage bookings and client needs.
• Participate in sponsorship activities for client schools.

What You Need to Succeed

• A valid Driving Licence and access to your own car.
• Previous sales experience (education experience not required).
• Great communication skills and relationship-building ability.
• Strong organizational skills.
• A self-motivated, go-getter attitude with willingness to learn.
• Team player who thrives in a fun, energetic environment.

What’s In It For You

• Warm desk with existing business opportunities.
• Uncapped commission.
• Company and team incentives.
• Clear career progression.
• Regular team events and a positive office culture.
• Reduced working hours during school holidays.
• Free parking.

We are committed to inclusivity and equality and welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Ready to take the leap? Apply today via our website. We welcome inquiries via the contact options on the site.