Principal Education Recruitment Professional

Work Lyf Group Ltd; Nantwich; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency based in Nantwich is seeking a Principal Education Recruitment professional. The role involves managing a successful desk and building relationships with schools. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience in education recruitment and strong business development skills. The position offers a hybrid working model, a salary of up to £45,000, and various benefits including uncapped commission and annual leave.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Annual trips abroad

Structured training and development

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in education recruitment.
• Proven track record of billing success.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a successful desk placing education staff.
• Build long-term relationships with schools and education professionals.
• Drive new business opportunities across Cheshire.

Skills

Education recruitment experience

Business development

Relationship-building

360 desk management

Job description

We at Work Lyf group are recruiting for an experienced Principal Education Recruitment professional for our client based in Nantwich. Join one of the UK's leading, award-winning education recruitment agencies at their Cheshire office, where you'll be part of a supportive, high-performing team working across Cheshire and the surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in education recruitment
• Proven track record of billing success and 360 desk management
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (for school visits)
• A genuine passion for the education sector

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a successful desk placing education staff across a range of settings
• Build long-term relationships with schools and education professionals
• Conduct client meetings, school visits, and candidate interviews
• Drive new business opportunities across Cheshire and the wider area
• Achieve personal and team revenue targets in a fast-paced environment
• Reduced hours during school holidays

Working Hours

• Hybrid model: 2-3 days working from home/office/visits
• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 4:00pm

Benefits

• Up to 45,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission with accelerator bonuses and quarterly incentives
• Annual trips abroad for high achievers
• Structured training and development via our in-house L&D team
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (with uncapped paid leave from year 2)
• Benefits package including:
• Pension scheme & death in service cover
• Employee Assistance Programme and eye care support
• Discounted gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme and weekly fruit deliveries