Managing Consultant - Education

Milk Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Nottingham is seeking a Managing Consultant to launch and lead a new desk across Primary, Secondary, or SEND. This role offers significant leadership opportunities and the chance to shape a new team. Ideal for experienced education recruiters looking to make a big impact with a purpose-led organization, it includes a competitive commission structure and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading commission

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Birthday and charity days off

WFH opportunities

Early finish Fridays

Office dogs and Friday beers

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education recruitment, with the ability to build and grow a desk.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish client and candidate relationships.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Run and grow your own 360 desk.
• Build lasting client and candidate relationships.
• Drive business development and market growth.
• Lead by example in performance and culture.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Team building

Job description

Managing Consultant – Education Recruitment

Location: Nottingham (Brand-New Office Opening!)

Milk Education – Our 10th Office Launch

Are you an experienced education recruiter looking to level up with a fresh new opportunity?

Do you want to be part of something truly exciting, with a company that doesn’t just talk about culture, growth, and purpose—but actually lives it?

If you're looking to lead, build, and thrive—this opportunity could be exactly what you're after.

Welcome to Milk Education – Nottingham Launch

In just the last three years, we’ve opened successful offices in London and Guildford—and now, we’re proud to be launching our 10th office in the vibrant city of Nottingham!

This is your chance to be in at the beginning of something special. You’ll be joining a brand-new office, led by an exceptional senior leader with deep industry expertise and a proven track record of building high-performing teams.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to step up, take ownership of a desk, and be part of shaping our presence in the East Midlands.

Why Join Milk?

Milk Education is an independently owned, purpose-led education recruitment agency that puts people first. Our mission? To transform education recruitment—for schools, candidates, and our team—while giving back through our very own charity, Make Life Kind

In just 3.5 years, we've grown from 4 to 9 offices, built an incredible team of 150+, launched a Trainee Academy, and rolled out national L&D support. Now, we’re taking things further with our Nottingham launch—and we want you to be part of it.

The Role

We’re hiring a Managing Consultant to launch and lead one of our desks—across Primary, Secondary, or SEND (we’ve got strong opportunities in all three).

You'll have the opportunity to build and grow your own team, stepping into a new leadership chapter with fresh challenges and big rewards.

Early Starts, Big Impact!

As this is education recruitment, you'll need to be an early riser.

Expect 7:15am starts during term time (when schools are open), and 9am starts during school holidays.

In the Role, You’ll:

• Run and grow your own 360 desk
• Build lasting client and candidate relationships
• Drive business development and market growth
• Lead by example in performance and culture
• Progress into team-building and leadership responsibilities

What You’ll Get:

• Market-leading commission + big biller bonuses
• Clear progression path to build and lead your own team
• ️ 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Birthday and charity days off
• 2 Empowering Days (WFH) each month – increasing to 3
• Access to the latest recruitment tech
• Wellness Wednesdays
• Early finish Fridays + reduced hours during school holidays
• ???? Online GP access + critical illness cover
• Free mortgage advice
• Office dogs, Friday beers, and in-house bar stations
• Two major company events per year + regular socials

Ready to Build Something Brilliant?

This is your opportunity to step into a key leadership role from day one—launch a new desk, shape your future team, and grow with a business that’s going places fast.

Get in touch with Victoria Riley – Talent Manager, apply directly, or connect with me on LinkedIn.

Your next chapter starts now.