Principal Recruitment Consultant

Academics; Greater 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. You will take ownership of a high-performing desk, manage long-term partnerships with schools, and maximize new business opportunities. The role offers true autonomy, market-leading rewards, and unrivaled access to candidates and resources. Ideal candidates will have proven recruitment success and a strong billing history, with a pathway to leadership roles. This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals looking to invest in their career growth.

Benefits

Access to a strong candidate pool

Best-in-class recruitment tools

Uncapped commission

Performance incentives

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in education recruitment preferred.
• Ability to manage and grow a recruitment desk.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build partnerships.

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 compliance support.

Skills

Proven experience as a senior/principal recruitment consultant

Strong billing history

Commercial and relationship-driven

Ability to work autonomously

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 (education recruitment preferred)
• Commercial, relationship-driven, and comfortable working autonomously

Join a business that genuinely invests in its people and rewards success