Education Recruitment Consultant

Empowering Learning; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Birmingham seeks an Education Recruitment Consultant for the SEN Desk. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary of £40-50k per annum with uncapped commission and benefits. Candidates should have a minimum of 12 months experience in education or sales-based recruitment. The position includes managing the full recruitment cycle and developing impactful client relationships, all within a supportive team environment that promotes career growth and professional development.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus reduced hours during school holidays

Ongoing training and professional development

Work from home flexibility

Competitive salary and uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in education or sales-based recruitment.
• Ability to manage a busy desk while balancing client expectations.
• Must have a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experienced in recruitment

Knowledgeable in SEND education recruitment

Results-driven

Excellent relationship-building skills

Confident communicator

Job description

Job Title: Education Recruitment Consultant (SEN Desk)
Location: Birmingham (Solihull)
Salary: 40 - 50k per annum, with uncapped commission and benefits

Position: Permanent, full-time position with work from home

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

The individual must be able to put their all into building effective client relationships, servicing schools and providing a quality experience to both clients and candidates. This is a position that is demanding but highly rewarding for the right individual.

The Role

As a SEND Education Recruitment Consultant, you will:

• Build and maintain strong existing 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 SEND education recruitment
• Results-driven, resilient, and motivated to succeed.
• Able to develop an established area, growing the business
• 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 Birmingham 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.
• Flexibility and work from home available
• The chance to make a real difference in education recruitment.
• Extensive opportunities to grow your earnings

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.