Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in education is seeking a Recruitment Consultant in Manchester. This position offers full ownership of the desk, focused on building client relationships and placing top talent in schools. Successful candidates will thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing exceptional communication and negotiation skills. The agency provides industry-leading training and generous benefits, including uncapped commission and clear career progression. This role is office-based full time with flexible arrangements during school holidays.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Career progression opportunities

Reduced hours during school holidays

23 days annual leave

Extra day off for birthday

Charity day

Fantastic healthcare plan

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Driven by results in a target-driven environment.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Experience working towards KPIs and targets.

Responsibilities

• Sell recruitment services and develop new business.
• Build long-term partnerships with clients.
• Attract and interview high-quality candidates.

Skills

Determination

Motivation

Resilience

Exceptional communication skills

Outstanding organisational skills

Strong negotiation skills

Job description

Salary

• £28,750 - £40,950
• uncapped commission with no threshold

Our Culture

We’re not just a recruitment agency, we’re a passionate, high energy team that thrives on connecting talented educators with inspiring opportunities. Our office is a fun, supportive environment where hard work is celebrated, and success is rewarded. With an impressive client list and a reputation as a market leader in the education sector, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

The Role : Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you’ll have full ownership of your desk. From building client relationships to placing top talent in schools. Every day is fast paced, exciting, and full of opportunities.

Your role will include

• Selling recruitment services to different education settings, driving new business development through outbound calling
• Building long term partnerships with clients and understanding their hiring needs
• Attending client meetings, school visits, and networking events
• Utilise recruitment tools to source excellent teaching and learning support professionals for schools across your designated area.
• Attracting, sourcing, and interviewing high quality candidates
• Matching educators to suitable roles across the education sector
• Managing your own candidate pool and client database
• Adhere to targets and KPIs set in conjunction with your manager.
• Work collaboratively with the sales and compliance teams to allow all candidates are onboarded compliantly and ensure a seamless boking experience.

What We’re Looking For

If you’re driven by results and love working in a buzzing, target driven environment, you’ll thrive here.

Key attributes we value

• Determination, motivation, and resilience
• Experience of working towards KPI’s and targets in a fast paced environment
• Experience of working in a customer facing role
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships
• Outstanding organisational skills, time management and strong attention to detail
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to handle objections and influence decisions
• Willingness to learn and take onboard feedback

What’s in it for you

At TeacherActive, we’re invested in your success. We provide industry leading training and ongoing coaching to ensure you’re equipped to achieve your goals and develop your career.

The Benefits

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it
• Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
• Fantastic healthcare plan to support your wellbeing
• Regular company events and celebrations because success deserves recognition!

Working Hours

In term time, 1x (phone number removed)pm, 3x 7.30-5pm, 1x (phone number removed)pm

Reduced and flexiblehours during the school holidays

Office based full time

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