EOTAS / Alternative Education Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A recruitment firm specializing in education is seeking a Recruitment Consultant in Rochester, Kent. This sales-focused role involves building a recruitment desk for EOTAS/EOTIS roles, working closely with Local Authorities and PRUs. The ideal candidate will have sales or recruitment experience, a passion for alternative education, and the ambition to drive desk growth. A competitive salary of £27K-£35K plus uncapped commission is offered, along with career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

Fast-track career progression

Team culture with incentives

Qualifications

• Proven sales or recruitment experience, preferably in the education sector.
• Understanding of alternative education, PRUs, or virtual learning.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to grow a high-performing desk.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a full 360 recruitment desk for EOTAS/EOTIS roles.
• Develop business relationships with Local Authorities and educational institutions.
• Hit and exceed KPIs for desk growth and revenue.

Skills

Sales experience

Recruitment experience

Client relationship management

Understanding of alternative education

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