Recruitment Consultant

Operam Education; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Sick pay

Life Assurance

Employee assistance

Birthday off

Wellbeing day

Volunteer days

Reduced hours in school holidays

Conference weekend

Eye care

Leadership programme

Recruitment qualifications

Job summary

Operam Education is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant to run and grow a high-performing desk across Primary, Secondary or SEND. You will win new business, build lasting relationships with schools and candidates, and place qualified education professionals into temporary roles to support schools and pupils.

The role requires a hunter mentality, excellent communication, and a passion for education with the ability to visit clients regionally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally in Education, with targets met.
• Hunter mentality: build and manage your own desk, win business.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ambition and ownership to meet high standards and goals.
• Passion for education and making a difference in schools.
• Full driving licence and own car to visit clients (flexible if not driving).

Responsibilities

• Run and grow your own Education recruitment desk.
• Win new business and build relationships with schools.
• Source, interview and place education professionals in temporary roles.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from attraction to placement.
• Drive revenue growth by matching schools with talent.
• Take ownership of targets and KPIs.
• Collaborate with Key Accounts to maximise opportunities.
• Contribute to a driven team culture and lead by example.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Hunter mentality

Communication

Relationship building

Ambition

Education passion

Driving licence

Job description

Education Recruitment Consultant (level negotiable for experience)

SEND / Secondary / Primary

£26,500 - £33,500 + uncapped commission

Office Based. 40 hours, 7-4 / 8-5 term time. Reduced hours school holidays.

In education recruitment, every placement has the power to make a real difference.

Our Bridge Education team, backed by the wider Operam Education Group, has over a decade of experience placing talented educators in schools across Preston and surrounding areas. Joining this team means you benefit from the support, expertise, and resources of one of the fastest-growing education recruitment groups in the UK while making a tangible impact on schools and communities.

In this 360-recruitment role, you’ll manage your own desk, building relationships with schools and candidates while supporting temporary staffing requirements and ensuring classrooms are consistently supported by high‑quality professionals. Every placement you make helps schools run smoothly and provides the continuity pupils rely on.

While the role involves developing a high‑performing temp desk and achieving clear recruitment targets, it’s also about making a genuine impact. The professionals you place help create stable learning environments, support teaching teams, and positively influence the communities those schools serve.

Whether your background is in education or a transferable sector, your recruitment expertise will drive your area and help expand our offering across the region while contributing to the growth of the wider group.

Our Employee Benefits:

• Up to 34 days annual leave, plus bank holidays off
• Enhanced sick pay from 2 years’ service
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Birthday day off
• Wellbeing day off
• 3 Pledge days per year for volunteering
• Reduced hours in school holidays
• Annual group conference weekend
• Eye care support
• Aspiring leaders programme
• Recruitment Qualifications

Responsibility of Role:

• Running and growing your own high‑performing Education recruitment desk across either Primary, Secondary, or SEND
• Winning new business and building strong, lasting relationships with schools and clients, while developing existing partnerships
• Sourcing, interviewing and placing high‑quality education professionals into temporary roles
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate attraction through to placement and ongoing client support
• Driving revenue growth by successfully matching schools with the talent they need
• Taking ownership of your targets and consistently achieving and exceeding KPIs
• Working closely with our Key Accounts and Partnerships team to maximise opportunities across your territory
• Contributing to a driven, ambitious team culture and leading by example

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally in Education or a similar sector, with a track record of exceeding targets and driving revenue growth
• A true hunter mentality you thrive on building and managing your own desk, winning business, and making placements that make a real impact
• Exceptional communication and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence clients, candidates, and colleagues at all levels
• Ambition, drive, and ownership you set high standards for yourself and consistently push to achieve and exceed your goals
• A passion for education and making a tangible difference in schools and communities through the talent you place
• Ideally you will have a full driving licence and access to your own car to be able to visit clients in your region. If you are learning, or do not drive please let us know on your application as we will be able to discuss alternatives if you are shortlisted.

As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, we are committed to creating a diverse, welcoming, and equitable workplace. We believe in providing a fair and transparent recruitment process, where every candidate is assessed solely on their skills, experience, and potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of the interview, please let us know. We are committed to making the necessary accommodations to support you fully.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before commencing employment.

*benefits subject to edibility criteria