Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Smile Education; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking recent graduates for the role of Graduate Education Recruitment Consultant. This sales-focused position offers a starting salary of £25,250 plus uncapped commission. With career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment, candidates should possess strong communication skills and be driven to succeed. The role includes building relationships with schools and recruiting teachers for various permanent and temporary positions.

Benefits

24–35 days holiday

Uncapped commission

Early finishes on Fridays

Modern city-centre base

Qualifications

• No prior recruitment experience required, looking for potential.
• Full UK driving licence holders or actively learning.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with schools and recruit teachers for roles.
• Use job boards and interviews to find candidates.
• Conduct cold calling and business development activities.

Skills

Confident communicators

Goal-oriented

Problem-solvers

Resilient

Team-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

JUST GRADUATED? START YOUR CAREER WITH QUALITY IN EDUCATION RECRUITMENT!

Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career? Do you want to join a multi award-winning agency that invests in your growth? Want access to unmatched business opportunities and fast-track your progression? Ambitious, driven, and looking for a high-earning career? If you’re shouting YES, we want to hear from you!

JOIN SMILE EDUCATION – WHERE GRADUATES BECOME INDUSTRY LEADERS

As part of our exciting expansion, Smile Education is offering recent graduates the chance to join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies as a Graduate Education Recruitment Consultant. Whether you studied business, psychology, drama, sports, or something else entirely – if you’ve got energy, ambition and people skills, we’ll give you the tools to succeed.

Starting basic salary: £25,250 + uncapped commission
Realistic 1st Year OTE: £30–35k (top performers earn £100k+)
Location: City centre office with hybrid flexibility
Hours: 7.30am – 4.30pm (reduced hours on offer in school holidays!)
Career Path: Clear progression into senior and management roles

Start date: January 2026

WHY START YOUR CAREER WITH US?

• Join a multi-award-winning agency, including 'Recruitment Company of the Year' (APSCo)
• Gain exclusive access to business opportunities competitors can’t match
• Earn a recognised industry diploma in recruitment
• Enjoy our annual company-paid overseas conferences (past trips: Portugal, Ibiza, Barcelona, Majorca!)
• Get involved in our committees focused on mental health, diversity and inclusion, and community impact
• Early finishes, and a real focus on your well-being

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

This is a sales-focused career, but don’t worry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know! You’ll:

• Build relationships with schools and recruit teachers for permanent and temporary roles
• Use job boards, social media, and interviews to find and place the best candidates
• Take part in cold calling, business development, and full 360 recruitment
• Work towards weekly goals with the support of an experienced team
• Conducting telephone, virtual, and face-to-face interviews with candidates.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN A GRADUATE

You don’t need prior recruitment experience — we’re looking for potential, not expert. We want graduates who are:

• Confident communicators and natural relationship builders
• Goal-oriented, driven, and eager to prove themselves
• Problem-solvers with a positive, proactive attitude
• Resilient, team-focused, and open to feedback
• Full UK driving licence holders (or actively learning)

We do not offer sponsorship now or in the future (full UK RTW is required)

THE PERKS DON’T STOP THERE…

• 24–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus your birthday off!)
• Early finishes: 4 pm Fridays and 3:30 pm in school holidays
• Uncapped commission – earn from day one
• Hybrid working with a modern city-centre base

INTERESTED? LET’S TALK!

Ready to launch your career with one of the UK's top education recruiters?

Send your CV to [e-mail]
Call us on 0121 392 6598 or 07724 9870918

safeguarding We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.