Recruitment Consultant

Randstad Education; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Brighton is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant for its Education team. This role involves managing the entire recruitment lifecycle, generating new business, and sourcing high-quality education professionals. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills, resilience, and a drive to succeed. Offers include a competitive salary, uncapped commission, and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment. A full UK driving license is essential for this position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Career progression

Training and development

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment or a sales/account management role highly desirable.
• Drive, proactive attitude, and resilience needed for a target-driven environment.
• Access to a reliable vehicle and full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to post-placement support.
• Generate new business opportunities by building relationships with schools.
• Screen, interview, and onboard high-quality education professionals.
• Provide expert advice on local education market trends.

Skills

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Job description

Recruitment Consultant (Education Team) - Brighton

Join Our Dynamic Education Recruitment Team in Brighton!

Are you a motivated, results-driven individual looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity? Do you have a passion for connecting great talent with fantastic education roles? We are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and growing Education division, based in our vibrant Brighton branch.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in supplying teachers, support staff, and specialists to schools across the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• 360-Degree Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from client acquisition and candidate sourcing to interview preparation, offer negotiation, and post-placement support.

• Business Development: Proactively generate new business opportunities by building strong, lasting relationships with schools and educational institutions across the designated territory.

• Candidate Management: Source, screen, interview, and onboard high-quality education professionals, ensuring compliance with all safeguarding and quality standards.

• Market Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of the local education market trends, pay rates, and competitor activities to provide expert advice to both clients and candidates.

• Target Achievement: Work towards and exceed both financial and activity-based targets.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: Previous experience in recruitment (any sector) or a sales/account management role is highly desirable. Experience within the education sector is a bonus.

• Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Drive & Attitude: A proactive, resilient, and highly self-motivated approach with a desire to succeed in a target-driven environment.

• Location Access: Essential: Must hold a full, valid UK driving license and have access to a reliable vehicle, as travel to client schools will be required.

• Office Location: Must be able to reliably commute to and work from our Woodingdean office in Brighton.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A strong basic salary reflective of your experience.

• Uncapped Commission: Lucrative, performance-based commission structure.

• Career Progression: Clear and achievable pathways for professional growth and advancement.

• Training: Comprehensive initial and ongoing training and development.

• Benefits: [Insert your company’s benefits here, e.g., Generous annual leave, Pension scheme, Incentives].

• Culture: A friendly, supportive, and high-performing team environment.

How to Apply:

Ready to make a real difference in the education sector? Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Apply Today!