Recruitment Consultant

TeacherActive; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant to join their vibrant Essex office. This role promises a competitive salary with uncapped commission and offers fantastic career progression opportunities. You will engage in business development, build relationships with clients, and support candidates through the recruitment process. The company values a fun and friendly work environment, providing extensive training and support to ensure your success. If you're driven and eager to thrive in a dynamic setting, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

23 days annual leave plus extra days off

Reduced working hours in school holidays

Company functions to celebrate success

CPD certified training program

Uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Previous sales or recruitment experience is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills are vital.

Responsibilities

• Contacting new and existing clients to generate opportunities.
• Shortlisting CVs and screening applicants.
• Building a pipeline of candidates to meet client needs.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Resilience

Relationship building

Education

No specific degree required

Job description

This range is provided by TeacherActive. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from TeacherActive

Salary £28,750 - £40,950 (dependent on experience) plus uncapped commission

TeacherActive are one of the leading Education Recruitment agencies, established in 2004 in Birmingham, and we now have 25 offices across England and Wales!

We're honored to have been awarded a ‘Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2024’ and we also placed in The Recruiter's Fast 50 list!

This year, we won 3 awards at the UEXA24! Best Company to Work for – SME, gold in the Learning & Development category and bronze for Best Employee Experience https://e-x-a.co.uk/winners-and-finalists-2024

We also very recently won the 'Specialist Recruitment Company of the Year (over £50m')' at the TIARA Awards!

Do you want to earn a competitive salary that increases with success? Do you want to work in a fun and friendly environment? Are you driven, determined and motivated to succeed?

As part of our growth strategy, we are recruiting for a Recruitment Consultant in our busy Essex office.

The most effective training and coaching programme in the industry – CPD certified

Fantastic career and promotion opportunities

Uncapped commission with no threshold

The opportunity to increase your basic salary by hitting key milestones

Company run functions that celebrate success

️23 days annual leave, plus an extra life admin day and birthday day off!

Reduced working hours in school holidays

Regular fundraising events for charity

The chance to work in a supportive, friendly and fun environment focused on your success

The role of a Recruitment Consultant:

• Business development, contacting new and existing clients to generate new opportunities
• Working with clients, identifying their needs and requirements to fill their vacancies
• Shortlisting CVs, screening applicants over the phone and interviewing/registering them
• Filling short term, long term and permanent vacancies within an agreed time scale
• Building a pipeline of candidates such as Teachers and Teaching Assistants to ensure you can react quickly to your client's needs
• Maintaining regular contact with your candidates and clients, building excellent relationships
• Keeping up-to-date with news and changes to legislation in the education industry
• Reviewing your performance to continually improve

This is by no means a complete list; you need to be adaptable in recruitment as your day plan can change at the drop of a hat. The industry is exciting, fast-paced and requires somebody with a lot of resilience, enthusiasm and energy.

• Previous sales 360 recruitment experience in an agency
• Drive, determination and motivation
• Working towards targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills
• Confident, positive and resilient personality
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport
• Ability to build relationships
• Experience of working in recruitment is desire but not essential as full training is provided

Working Hours:

Office based

Term time- 07:30am-4:30 - 5:30pm

Reduced hours in school holidays approx. 8.30-4pm (with opportunities to finish early)

At TeacherActive we strive for excellence, ordinary isn’t in our nature. So, if you are looking for a new position with longevity and the chance to work for a company with progression and financial rewards, please send us your CV.

[e-mail]

01212004988

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Consulting, and Business Development

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting, Education Administration Programs, and Primary and Secondary Education

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