Principal Recruitment Consultant

Academics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment business is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant in London to manage a high-performing desk. The role offers autonomy and competitive rewards, including uncapped commission and dedicated support. Candidates must have proven experience in recruitment and a strong billing history. Located in Farringdon, the office provides excellent transport links. This position allows for significant career progression and the freedom to operate your desk like a business.

Benefits

Access to a strong candidate pool

Investment in dedicated resourcer support

Highly competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Clear progression into leadership roles

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior/principal recruitment consultant.
• Strong billing history in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a profitable education recruitment desk.
• Build long-term partnerships with schools and education professionals.
• Maximise existing relationships while driving new business.
• Deliver exceptional service with full compliance support.

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant - London

Academics Ltd, a leading education recruitment business, is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant (London) to take ownership of a high-performing desk and drive continued growth.

This is a senior opportunity offering true autonomy, market-leading rewards, and unrivalled access to candidates and resources.

Our London office is based in Farringdon which has excellent transport links from both East/West and North/South London.

What You’ll Get:

• Access to one of the strongest candidate pools in education recruitment
• Investment in dedicated resourcer support and best-in-class recruitment tools
• Highly competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
• Leading personal rewards and performance incentives
• Freedom to run your desk like your own business
• Clear progression into leadership or director-level roles

The Role:

• Manage and grow a profitable education recruitment desk
• Build long-term partnerships with schools and education professionals
• Maximise existing relationships while driving new business
• Deliver exceptional service with full compliance support

About You:

• Proven experience as a senior/principal recruitment consultant
• Strong billing history (educati...