Recruitment Consultant

TeacherActive; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join their energetic team. This role offers the chance to thrive in a high-performing environment, where hard work is celebrated. You'll manage your own desk, build client relationships, and help match educators with suitable roles. With a strong emphasis on training and development, this position promises career progression and rewards for your efforts.

Benefits

Uncapped commission with no threshold

Clear career progression opportunities

Reduced working hours during school holidays

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Charity day - a paid day to volunteer

Fantastic healthcare plan

Regular company events and celebrations

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience working towards KPIs in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Building client relationships and placing top talent in schools.
• Driving new business development through outbound calling.
• Attracting, sourcing, and interviewing high-quality candidates.

Skills

Determination

Motivation

Resilience

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Job description

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Salary: £26,750 - £38,950 + uncapped commission with no threshold

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and build an exciting career in a vibrant, supportive environment? Do you want to be rewarded for your hard work and be part of a company where success is celebrated every step of the way?

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.

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 7.30-5.30pm, 3x 7.30-5pm, 1x 7.30-4.30pm
• Reduced hours in school holidays, 8.30-3.30pm approx
• Office based full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Advertising, Business Development, and Sales

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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