Education Recruitment Consultant - SECONDARY DESK

Empowering Learning; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Birmingham is seeking an ambitious Education Recruitment Consultant to join their growing team. This full-time role involves managing the recruitment cycle, building relationships with schools, and delivering excellent candidate service. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 12 months of experience in recruitment, preferably in education. This position offers competitive salary with uncapped commission, professional development, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Reduced working hours during school holidays

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience in education or sales-based recruitment.
• Knowledge in Primary, Secondary, or SEND education recruitment preferred.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing to placing candidates.
• Deliver outstanding service to both candidates and clients.

Skills

Experience in recruitment

Sales-based recruitment

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Job Title: Education Recruitment Consultant (Hot Secondary Desk)

Location: Birmingham (Solihull)

Salary: 40 - 50k per annum, with uncapped commission and benefits

Position: Permanent, full-time position

Overview

Empowering Learning are expanding our high-performing Birmingham team and are looking for an ambitious and motivated Secondary Consultant to join us and drive a high performing secondary 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 working on a high-volume desk and giving the desk what it needs to grow further. This is a position that is demanding but highly rewarding for the right individual.

The Role

As a Secondary 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 Primary, Secondary, or SEND education recruitment (desirable).
• Results-driven, resilient, and motivated to succeed.
• Able to take over an established desk, maintaining and 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 salaries 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.
• 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.