Recruitment Consultant

Supporting Education Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant. This role involves engaging with educators and schools to create impactful matches, while thriving in a target-driven environment. We're looking for someone sales-focused and confident in building relationships. You'll benefit from uncapped commission, generous holidays, and a supportive team culture. Look forward to continuous career development and excellent incentives, making a difference in the education sector.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible benefit package

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, direct sales, or customer service.
• Ability to excel in a performance-driven environment.
• Motivated and proactive in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Engage with schools and educators to understand their needs.
• Grow a strong database of educators and school partnerships.
• Provide market-leading recruitment solutions.
• Maintain quality standards in matching educators to schools.
• Exceed targets and achieve success with rewards.

Skills

Sales focused

People-centric

Resilient

Agile

Driver

Job description

Education Recruitment Consultant

£28,000 - £34,000 base salary plus £5k to £20k extra in OTE.

At Teaching Personnel, the UK's market leading education recruitment agency, we don't just match educators to jobs - we create opportunities that transform lives. Our mission is simple: to connect passionate educators with the schools that need them most, making a meaningful difference in classrooms across the UK.

Whether you're new to recruitment or an experienced consultant, we offer clear career progression, hands-on training, and regular opportunities for promotion. So, if you're passionate about education, thrive in a fast-paced sales environment, and want to make a real difference to thousands of teachers and pupils every day, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong relationships - engage with schools and educators to understand their needs and create the perfect matches.
• Expanding your network - grow a strong database of talented educators and trusted school partnerships.
• Becoming an expert - stay ahead of education trends to provide market-leading recruitment solutions.
• Delivering exceptional service - ensure the highest quality standards in matching educators to schools.
• Achieving success - hitting and exceeding targets where your successes and results are rewarded.

Who You Are

• Sales focused - your experience in recruitment, direct sales or customer service, means you excel in a performance-driven environment to meet targets.
• People-centric - you love building strong, lasting relationships by talking to people and thrive in a social, dynamic, goal-oriented environment.
• Resilient - you see obstacles as opportunities and stay motivated and proactive in a fast-paced setting.
• Agile - you can manage multiple priorities and juggle tasks efficiently while delivering outstanding service.
• Driver - ideally you with access to a car for getting out and about to meet your clients on a regular basis.

What's in It for You?

• Uncapped commission - the more impact you create, the more you earn.
• Generous holiday allowance - 28 days increasing with service up to 33, plus bank holidays and shorter working hours in school holidays.
• A flexible benefit package including Cash Plan health cover, virtual GP, the chance to buy more holiday and much more.
• Amazing incentives - cash bonuses, holiday/prize draws and team events.
• Recognition & celebration - be part of company-wide initiatives and bi-annual award nights.

Plus…

• World-class training & mentoring - learn from the best and take your career to the next level.
• Continuous career development - regular opportunities for promotion, hands‑on training and personal growth.
• Supportive team culture - we celebrate success, champion each other, and provide the tools you need to thrive.
• Flexibility - work from home one day a week once established.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ready to thrive in a high-energy, sales role with unlimited rewards and potential for growth, we want to hear from you. Apply now and start your career journey with us today!

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.