Recruitment Consultant

TeacherActive; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant for their Bristol office. The successful candidate will manage client accounts, develop new business opportunities, and place qualified candidates in educational roles. A supportive culture and strong training program are offered to enhance skills and career progression. Benefits include uncapped commission, additional days off, and a fantastic healthcare plan, making this a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to grow in recruitment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Clear career progression

40 days work from home allowance

Reduced hours during school holidays

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Charity day

Fantastic healthcare plan

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Experience working towards KPIs and targets is essential.
• Sales or customer-facing experience is preferred.
• Must have strong communication and relationship-building capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own desk and be responsible for business development.
• Build relationships with schools to understand their hiring needs.
• Source, interview, and place high-quality candidates.
• Meet agreed KPIs and targets.

Skills

Determination

Motivation

Resilience

Customer-facing experience

Strong communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Negotiation skills

Job description

Salary: £30,000-£41,950 uncapped commission with no threshold

At TeacherActive, we’re looking for an ambitious, driven Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic team. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or come from a strong sales or customer focused background, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high performing, people first business.

Our Culture

We’re a passionate, high-energy team that connects talented educators with exciting opportunities. Our office is fun, fast-paced, and supportive, with a reputation as a market leader in education recruitment. Hard work is rewarded, and progression is encouraged.

What Makes Us Different

Here at TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on our market leading training and development pathway. When you join us, you’ll take part in our 12-week induction and enter our Training Academy, designed to give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to excel. You’ll also receive ongoing coaching from our expert Sales Coach, access to industry leading learning tools, and continuous opportunities to refine your craft. We don’t just train you, we invest in you.

We've Welcomed Talent From a Variety of Backgrounds

Many of our top performing consultants joined us from backgrounds such as field sales, account management, business development, outbound sales, and door-to-door fundraising roles. If you’re confident working towards targets, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role : Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you’ll manage your own desk and be responsible for :

• Developing new business and selling recruitment services
• Building relationships with schools and understanding their hiring needs
• Visiting clients and attending networking events
• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-quality candidates
• Managing your candidate pool and database
• Meeting agreed KPIs and targets
• Working with sales and compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding

What We’re Looking For

If you’re driven by results and enjoy working in a buzzing, target-led role, you’ll thrive here. We value :

• Determination, motivation, and resilience
• Experience working towards KPIs and targets
• Customer-facing or sales experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Confident negotiation skillsA willingness to learn and take feedback on board

The Benefits

The Benefits :

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
• 40 days work from home allowance per year
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it
• Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
• Fantastic healthcare plan to support your wellbeing
• Regular company events and celebrations because success deserves recognition!

Working Hours

In term time, 1x (phone number removed)pm, 3x 7.30-5pm, 1x (phone number removed)pm

Reduced hours in school holidays, (phone number removed)pm approx

Office based full time

If you need any further information about the role then please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team on (phone number removed).