Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Recruitment Consultant for their Chelmsford branch. The role involves developing relationships with local schools and placing teachers and assistants in suitable roles. Candidates should have B2B sales or recruitment experience, with a drive to succeed in a commission-based environment. Full training and career progression are provided within a supportive team.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Full training

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong B2B sales or recruitment experience valued.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Ambition and self-starter attitude expected.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with local schools.
• Generate and grow business opportunities.
• Conduct interviews and arrange placements.
• Support clients with staffing needs.

Skills

Recruitment experience

B2B sales experience

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector

Chelmsford

27,000 - 32,000 + uncapped commission
Full training provided Excellent earning potential

Looking to take your recruitment career to the next level?

Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies as we grow our new and fast-expanding Chelmsford branch.

We're on the lookout for a motivated Recruitment Consultant to help develop our market share further by placing teachers and teaching assistants into both short and long-term roles across local schools.

Why join Academics?

• We're one of the top education recruitment consultancies in the UK, with over 100 experienced consultants nationwide.
• The education sector is thriving, and we're investing in the next generation of consultants to grow with us.
• Our Chelmsford office already has a great local reputation - you'll be stepping into a warm, high-potential market.

What you'll be doing:

• Building strong, long-term relationships with local schools
• Generating business opportunities and growing your client base
• Advertising roles, interviewing candidates, and arranging placements
• Visiting schools and supporting clients with staffing needs
• Working towards targets with uncapped commission and regular incentives

What we're looking for:

• Recruitment or strong B2B sales experience (any sector considered)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• A self-starter with ambition, resilience, and drive
• Someone who is both career-focused and financially motivated

What you'll get:

• Full training and ongoing support from experienced mentors
• Clear career progression - many consultants move up within 12 months
• Uncapped commission + bonuses - earn well beyond your base salary
• A busy, supportive, and fast-paced team environment
• Join a company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment in the Chelmsford area, and want to be part of a successful, growing business with a strong local presence - we want to hear from you.

Send your CV or contact Craig Walker today - he'll be happy to tell you more about the role.