Principal Recruitment Consultant in London)

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment company in London is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to manage a high-performing desk and drive growth. You will build long-term partnerships with schools and education professionals while maximizing existing relationships. This senior role offers autonomy, competitive salary, and opportunities for progression into leadership. Ideal candidates will have a strong billing history in recruitment and be comfortable working independently.

Benefits

Access to a strong candidate pool

Investment in dedicated resourcer support

Best-in-class recruitment tools

Highly competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission

Performance incentives

Freedom to run your desk

Clear progression into leadership roles

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a senior/principal recruitment consultant.
• Strong billing history, preferably in education recruitment.
• Commercially driven and comfortable working autonomously.

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.

Skills

Proven experience as a senior/principal recruitment consultant

Strong billing history

Commercial skills

Relationship building

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