EOTAS / Alternative Education Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education recruitment firm in Kent is seeking a driven EOTAS / Alternative Education Recruitment Consultant. This position involves building relationships with educational institutions and delivering recruitment solutions. Ideal candidates should possess recruitment or sales experience, along with a passion for impacting alternative education. This role offers a competitive salary of £27K-£35K plus uncapped commission, training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

Fast-track career progression

Supportive team culture

Regular incentives and recognition

Qualifications

• Proven sales or recruitment experience, ideally in education.
• Understanding of alternative education systems is advantageous.
• Passion for impacting learners outside mainstream education.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a full 360 recruitment desk.
• Develop new business with Local Authorities and educational centres.
• Exceed KPIs to drive desk growth and revenue.

Skills

Sales experience

Recruitment expertise

Client relationship management

Influencing and negotiation

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Overview

EOTAS / Alternative Education Recruitment Consultant
Drive Sales, Build Your Desk, Make an Impact.
Rochester, Kent Education Sector Career-Changers Welcome

Are you a driven recruiter or education professional ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a high-performing Recruitment Consultant to specialise in the EOTAS/EOTIS and alternative education sector, working with PRUs, AP centres, Virtual Schools, 1:1 tuition, and hybrid teaching packages.

This is a sales-focused role where you'll combine business development, client relationship management, and recruitment expertise to grow your own desk and deliver results for clients who need specialist education professionals.

What you'll do:

• Build and manage a full 360 recruitment desk, sourcing and placing teachers, tutors, and support staff in EOTAS/EOTIS roles
• Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with Local Authorities, PRUs, AP centres, and Virtual Schools
• Deliver tailored recruitment solutions across 1:1 tuition, small off-site teaching bases, virtual teaching, and hybrid packages
• Hit and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly KPIs, driving desk growth and revenue

What we're looking for:

• Proven sales or recruitment experience (education sector preferred but not essential)
• Understanding of alternative education, PRUs, AP centres, virtual learning, or 1:1 tuition is a strong advantage
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ambition to build a high-performing desk
• Confident, resilient, and results-driven, able to influence and negotiate with clients and candidates
• Passion for making a positive impact on learners outside mainstream education

What we offer:

• Salary: 27K- 35K + uncapped commission from day one
• Industry-leading recruitment and education sector training
• Fast-track career progression to Senior Consultant, Principal, or Manager
• Supportive, high-energy team culture with regular incentives and recognition
• Opportunity to own your desk and make a real difference in the EOTAS/EOTIS sector

This is more than just recruitment-it's a chance to build a thriving business within an education sector that truly matters.

Apply today and grow your career while helping transform the lives of learners in alternative education.