Recruitment Consultant

TeacherActive Limited.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission with no threshold

Career progression opportunities

Salary increments as you bill

Holiday allowance: 23 days + 8 bank

Birthday day off

Life admin day

Holiday hours in term time

Pension scheme

Charity day

Work from home allowance

Company events

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic team in Manchester. If you have strong sales or customer-facing background, you will thrive in a high-performing, people-first culture with opportunities to grow.

The role requires Education Recruitment experience and a track record of working toward KPIs. You’ll manage your own desk, build relationships with schools, and place high-quality candidates while benefiting from uncapped commission and clear progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Education Recruitment is essential.
• Ambitious, driven mindset and ability to thrive in a high performing, people-first business.
• Ability to work towards targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Collaborating with sales and compliance to ensure smooth onboarding.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer-facing

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Salary: £28,000-£39,950 plus 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.

Please note, as this vacancy is for an experienced consultant, Education Recruitment experience is essential for this role. Unfortunately you will not be considered without prior experience in Education Recruitment. We recommend keeping an eye on our career's page for entry level roles.

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:

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 skills


• A willingness to learn and take feedback on board

The Benefits:

• Uncapped commission with no threshold- earn from every placement from your first day!


• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business


• Salary increments earnt throughout the year as you bill!


• 23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service - 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days (PLUS the extra days below...))


• An extra day off for your birthday


• 1 life admin day/yr to use when you need it!


• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance (typically 4-6 hour shifts)


• Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employee, 3% Employer)


• Charity day - a paid day/yr to volunteer where you choose


• 40 days work from home allowance per year (after passing probation)


• Regular company events and celebrations because success deserves recognition!

Working Hours:

• In term time, Monday to Friday: 1x 7.30-5.30pm, 2x 7.30-5pm, 2x 7.30-4.30pm


• Reduced hours in school holidays, (Typically between 4-6 hour shifts)


• Office based full time (Work from home days available after passing probation)