Junior Recruitment Consultant

Long Term Futures; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Nottingham is seeking a Junior Recruitment Consultant to join their team. This role offers a hybrid working model, comprehensive training, and clear pathways for career progression. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to learn and succeed, with support provided from day one. Competitive salary starting at £24,000 plus commission is available.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Free daily coffee

Casual dress code

Regular incentives and socials

Qualifications

• No prior recruitment experience required; must have the drive to learn and succeed.
• Confidence and ambition in working with people are essential.
• Desire for structured career path and long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Learn to source, interview, and register quality education professionals.
• Take job briefs and match candidates to roles.
• Manage the complete recruitment process from advertisement to placement.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Overview

Junior Recruitment Consultant – Location: Nottingham City Centre (Hybrid) – Salary: £24,000 + Commission – Start Date: October 2025

Are you ready to launch a rewarding career in recruitment — one that combines people, purpose, and progression?

At Long Term Futures, we’re expanding our Nottingham City Centre team and looking for a Junior Recruitment Consultant to join us. This is the ideal opportunity for a driven graduate or ambitious professional to build a career in education recruitment with clear training, support, and growth from day one.

Your Career Journey with Us

We’re passionate about setting our people up for long-term success, not just throwing you in at the deep end.

That’s why your journey starts with a 6-month structured training period as an Education Resourcer. During this time, you’ll:

• Learn how to source, interview, and register top-quality teachers, TAs, and SEN specialists.
• Master compliance, safeguarding, and the registration process.
• Work closely with experienced consultants to understand how we build lasting relationships with schools.
• Develop your communication, negotiation, and organisational skills — the foundations of recruitment success.

Once you’re confident and ready, you’ll step up into a 360 Recruitment Consultant role, managing your own schools and building your own candidate network.

What You’ll Be Doing (Once Promoted to Consultant)

• Building relationships with schools across the East Midlands.
• Taking job briefs and matching education professionals to long-term and permanent roles.
• Managing the full recruitment process from advert to placement.
• Working towards termly and annual incentives as part of a high-performing, supportive team.

Why Join Long Term Futures?

We believe that work should be rewarding — both professionally and personally. Here’s what you can expect:

• Hybrid Working: 3 days in our Nottingham City Centre office, 2 from home.
• Work-Life Balance: Reduced working hours during school holidays.
• Training & Development: Full onboarding programme, one-to-one mentoring, and continuous professional development.
• Career Progression: Clear route from Junior Consultant → Consultant → Senior roles, with transparent milestones.
• Perks:
• Free gym membership.
• Free daily coffee from Blend Café (on-site).
• Casual dress and a modern, collaborative workspace.
• Regular incentives, socials, and high achievers’ events.
• Earning Potential: £24,000 basic + uncapped commission. OTE £25,000 £35,000+ in your first year once promoted to Consultant.

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need recruitment experience — just the drive to learn and succeed.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience in sales, customer service, or education (or are eager to develop these skills).
• Are confident, ambitious, and enjoy working with people.
• Have strong communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Want a structured career path with genuine earning potential and long-term growth.

About Long Term Futures

Founded in 2017, Long Term Futures is one of the UK’s leading specialists in long-term and permanent education recruitment. We’re proud to work with hundreds of schools and trusts across the country — helping to shape futures for both staff and students.

You’ll join a passionate, growing team with over 20 years’ combined experience and a 4.9⭐ Trustpilot rating.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Apply today by sending your CV and a short cover letter to Libby at Long Term Futures, or apply directly via our website. [e-mail] | www.longtermfutures.co.uk