Principal Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in London seeks a Principal Recruitment Consultant to manage a busy desk focused on building relationships with schools and candidates. The ideal candidate has proven recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for the education sector. This role offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and a clear path to leadership within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment experience, ideally in education.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships.
• Motivated and target-driven individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own education desk and build relationships.
• Drive new business and deliver outstanding service.
• Lead by example and support consultants around you.

Skills

Proven recruitment experience

Strong communication skills

Target-driven

Passionate about the education sector

Job description

Principal Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

Location: London
Company: Academics Ltd
Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission + Excellent Benefits

Academics Ltd is a leading education recruitment agency with a strong reputation for quality, professionalism, and long-term partnerships. We are now looking for an ambitious Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our successful London team.

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll manage your own busy education desk, building lasting relationships with schools and candidates across the capital. You’ll drive new business, deliver outstanding service, and play a key role in the continued growth of our London branch.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter who loves both billing and mentoring others. As a senior member of the team, you’ll lead by example — generating revenue, developing accounts, and supporting consultants around you.

We’re looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant who is motivated, target-driven, and passionate about the education sector. You’ll bring proven recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and a desire to progress into leadership.

In return, Academics Ltd offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission, clear progression to Team Leader or Manager, and a supportive, collaborative environment.

Join a company that rewards ambition and success — apply today to become our next Principal Recruitment Consultant and take your career to the next level.

Principal Recruitment Consultant - London