Principal Recruitment Consultant

Milk Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + birthday & charity days

Industry-leading tech

Online doctor & critical illness cover

Personal & professional development opportunities

Free mortgage consultation

Wellness Wednesdays

Friday early finishes

In-house bar stations & office dogs

Two large company events per year + regular team socials

Two large company events per year

Job summary

A growing education recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant in Leeds to manage a Secondary Schools desk. The role involves building client relationships, sourcing candidates, and overseeing the recruitment cycle. The ideal candidate has experience in education recruitment and strong communication skills. The company offers a supportive environment with career progression, wellness initiatives, and social events, making it an exciting opportunity for driven individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience in education recruitment is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Proven track record in sales or recruitment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage client relationships.
• Source, interview, and place top talent.
• Drive business development and market growth.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle.

Skills

Client relationship management

Talent sourcing and interviewing

Business development

Full recruitment cycle management

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant – Secondary

Milk Education – Leeds

Are you an experienced education recruiter in Leeds feeling a bit stuck or uninspired in your current role? Looking for a fresh start with a company that’s truly different and growing fast?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Why Milk?

Milk Education is expanding our Leeds team and seeking an experienced Education Consultant to take on an exciting new Secondary desk with huge potential.

In this role, you’ll manage a Secondary Schools desk, building strong relationships with both schools and candidates. This is a thriving market, and we need someone ready to take ownership, drive growth, and make their mark.

About Us

We’re a proudly independent education recruitment agency with a creative, people-first approach (check us out on Instagram!). In just four years, we’ve grown from 4 to 9 offices — most recently in Guildford and Nottingham — and we’re only getting started.

From launching our Trainee Academy to founding the Make Life Kind charity and investing heavily in professional development, Milk is all about culture, impact, and opportunity.

The Role

As a Principal Consultant, you’ll take on a 360° recruitment role with a clear progression path — whether you aim to become a Managing Consultant or the top biller in your team.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Building and managing client relationships
• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing top talent
• Driving business development and market growth
• Managing the full recruitment cycle

You’ll be a key player in shaping and expanding our Secondary division across the region.

What We Offer

• Clear career progression from day one
• 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + birthday & charity days
• Industry-leading tech to support your success
• Online doctor & critical illness cover
• Personal & professional development opportunities
• Free mortgage consultation
• Wellness Wednesdays
• Friday early finishes, in-house bar stations & office dogs
• Two large company events per year + regular team socials

Ready to Chat?

If this feels like the next step in your career, get in touch! Reach out to Victoria Riley – Talent Manager, apply directly, or connect with me on LinkedIn.