Experienced Recruitment Consultant (Education Division)

Hoop Recruitment; Dinas Powys; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in South Wales is seeking an Executive Recruitment Partner for their Education Division. This full-time, hybrid role involves owning a 360-degree recruitment desk, building relationships with schools, and proactive business development. Candidates should possess 3-4 years of recruitment experience in education and strong skills in headhunting and relationship management. Enjoy flexible working and a unique employee-owned culture.

Benefits

Industry-leading commission scheme

Pawternity leave

Birthday leave

Team socials & anniversary gifts

Clear progression path

Qualifications

• Proven 3 to 4 years' 360 recruitment experience in the education sector.
• Skilled at headhunting, business development, and relationship management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of a 360-degree recruitment desk in education.
• Headhunt, source, and nurture a high-calibre candidate pipeline.
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with schools.

Skills

360 recruitment experience

Headhunting

Business development

Relationship management

Creativity

Proactivity

Strategic mindset

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Cardiff / Hybrid
Area: South Wales
Sector: Education Recruitment (Primary desk)
Salary: From £33,000 DOE + Benefits
Start Date: ASAP
Advertiser: Hoop Education

Executive Recruitment Partner (Education Division - Primary Desk)

Cardiff / Hybrid
£33,000+ DOE + Benefits
Ready to elevate your career? Working for a company that doesn't share your values or nurture your development? Is this you?

Experience & Skills

• Do you have proven 3 to 4 years' worth of 360 recruitment experience in the education sector?
• Are you skilled at headhunting, business development, and relationship management?
• Do you bring creativity, proactivity, and a strategic mindset to candidate attraction and client engagement?
• Do you communicate and negotiate with confidence, always representing your candidates' and clients' best interests?

Role Deliverables

• Take full ownership of a 360-degree recruitment desk in education
• Headhunt, source, and nurture a high-calibre candidate pipeline
• Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with schools and teaching professionals
• Write and optimise job adverts across multiple platforms
• Conduct candidate interviews and prepare them for client engagement
• Guide clients and candidates through negotiations and offer management
• Proactively secure new business and grow existing relationships
• Meet and exceed activity and profitability targets
• At Hoop Education, you won't just fill roles — you'll shape futures

We believe your success lies in purposeful work, smart strategy, and genuine connections.

Why Hoop?

As a “Hoopie”, you're not just part of a business — you're part of something owned by its people. We were the first recruitment agency in Wales to become an Employee-Owned Trust, and it shows in everything we do.

What to Expect

• Flexible / hybrid working
• Industry-leading commission scheme
• Pawternity leave
• Birthday leave
• Team socials & anniversary gifts
• Clear progression path from Day 1
• A culture of trust, honesty & collaboration

Still wondering? This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a leadership mindset — owning your desk, driving strategy, and delivering results that matter in the education sector. If you're ready to lead, and positively shape futures — Hoop Education is the place. We value hard work, we back our people, and we succeed together.