Recruitment Consultant

Edwin supply; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Sheffield seeks an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant. The role involves developing client relationships, driving business success, and placing educators. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in education recruitment, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers uncapped commission, 25 days of annual leave, and a modern office culture.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare package

Free parking

Enhanced parental leave

Flexible hours during holidays

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Education Recruitment.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car.
• Organised and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Driving business development through relationship-building.
• Visiting schools and deepening client engagement.
• Finding and placing educators in the right roles.

Skills

Education Recruitment experience

Strong communication skills

Business development

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant Join a Team That s Redefining Education Recruitment!

Location: The Quadrant, Sheffield

Hours: Full Time

• 7.30am 4pm x2 days per week
• 7.30am - 5pm x2 days per week
• 7.30am 4.30pm Friday's
• Work from home Wednesday's
• Enjoy reduced hours (9am 3pm) during school holidays

About Us

Vision for Education is proudly part of The Edwin Group, a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, for the third consecutive year. Rated Excellent by our people across the board, we re known for our world-class employee engagement, ethical leadership, and purpose-driven culture.

As a carbon-neutral, ESG-leading organisation, we re not just leading the education sector-we re creating positive change for schools, communities, and the planet. Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and we proactively champion wellbeing, inclusivity, and climate action.

Why Join Us?

We re on the lookout for an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant to join our lively and friendly Sheffield team, supporting Primary schools across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. If you want to work with the best, build lasting client relationships, and feel genuinely valued-this is the role for you.

• A warm desk and uncapped commission opportunities
• Clear, supported progression all the way to Branch Manager
• A fun, high-performing, team-first culture
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in education

We re not a one-size-fits-all team-we celebrate individuality, but we re united by our drive, our values, and our love of what we do.

The Role

What You' ll Be Doing

• Bring your ideas to the table and help drive our branch s continued success
• Working with a large client base - many of the schools nationally work exclusively with Vision for Education
• Using sales, business development and marketing techniques and networking opportunities to attract business from client schools
• Driving business development through relationship-building and outreach
• Visiting schools and deepening client engagement
• Finding, engaging, and placing brilliant educators in the right roles
• Using social media, headhunting, and networking to build talent pools
• Managing applications, interviews, references, and placements
• Using our Salesforce system to track progress and keep things moving
• Supporting schools with sponsorship opportunities
• Act as an Ambassador for the Group s ESG strategy and you demonstrate this through a commitment to adopt, promote and comply with ESG policies, developments, and initiatives

Who We re Looking For

• Proven experienced in Education Recruitment
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car (essential)
• Strong communicator with a consultative sales style
• Organised, resilient and self-motivated
• A natural relationship-builder and team player
• Driven to exceed targets while staying true to ethical business practices

What You' ll Get in Return

• Uncapped commission
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Fantastic private healthcare package
• Free parking on site
• Enhanced parental leave
• Flexible school holiday hours
• Regular team events, incentives, and celebrations
• Ongoing training and career development
• Modern, professional office with a supportive culture
• A chance to make a real difference in education

Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?

Click Apply Now with your CV and join a company that s as ambitious and passionate as you are.

Process

• Screening Process - Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion.
• Phone Call with the Talent Team - You will share a call with our Talent Acquisition team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps.
• 1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members.
• Branch shadow This is a great opportunity to get a taste of what the role will entail, sit with your potential colleagues and ask questions.
• Final Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.

The Edwin Group do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.