Education Recruitment Principal: Lead a High-Impact Desk

Milk Education

Guildford

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Birthday and charity days off
Empowering Days (WFH)
Early finish Fridays
Access to recruitment tech
Online GP & critical illness cover
Personal & professional development support

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Guildford is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to oversee the growth of their education recruitment sector. This role involves managing a warm desk, engaging with schools, and driving business development while working towards a management position. The ideal candidate has significant recruitment experience and a passion for building relationships. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent commission structures and several employee benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

  • Experience in recruitment, ideally within education or healthcare sectors.
  • Ability to drive business development and scale recruitment operations.
  • Proven track record of placing candidates successfully.

Responsibilities

  • Own and scale a warm desk across Primary, Secondary, and SEND.
  • Build long-term relationships with schools and educators.
  • Drive business development efforts for market presence.
  • Run the full 360 recruitment cycle.

Skills

360 recruitment experience
Business development
Relationship building
Candidate placement

Job description

A recruitment agency in Guildford is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to oversee the growth of their education recruitment sector. This role involves managing a warm desk, engaging with schools, and driving business development while working towards a management position. The ideal candidate has significant recruitment experience and a passion for building relationships. The company offers a supportive environment with excellent commission structures and several employee benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for career growth.
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