Recruitment Consultant

Supporting Education Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to engage with schools and educators in Northampton. The role involves building strong relationships, growing a network, and achieving and exceeding sales targets. Ideal candidates are passionate about education, experienced in a performance-driven sales environment, and are adaptable in a fast-paced setting. This position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission, generous benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

28 days holiday increasing with service

Flexible benefit package

Incentives and team events

World-class training & mentoring

Continuous career development

Supportive team culture

Flexible working from home

Qualifications

• Sales experience in recruitment, direct sales, or customer service.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Resilience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage with schools and educators to understand their needs.
• Grow a database of talented educators and partnerships.
• Stay ahead of education trends.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Customer service

Adaptability

Job description

Role Overview

At Teaching Personnel, the UK's market leading education recruitment agency, we don't just match educators to jobs – we create opportunities that transform lives. Our mission is simple: to connect passionate educators with the schools that need them most, making a meaningful difference in classrooms across the UK. Whether you're new to recruitment or an experienced consultant, we offer clear career progression, hands‑on training, and regular opportunities for promotion. If you're passionate about education, thrive in a fast‑paced sales environment, and want to make a real difference to thousands of teachers and pupils every day, this could be the opportunity for you!

Responsibilities & Characteristics

• Build strong relationships – engage with schools and educators to understand their needs and create the perfect matches.
• Expand your network – grow a strong database of talented educators and trusted school partnerships.
• Become an expert – stay ahead of education trends to provide market‑leading recruitment solutions.
• Deliver exceptional service – ensure the highest quality standards in matching educators to schools.
• Achieve success – hit and exceed targets where your successes and results are rewarded.
  Sales focused – your experience in recruitment, direct sales or customer service means you excel in a performance‑driven environment to meet targets.
• People‑centric – you love building strong, lasting relationships by talking to people and thrive in a social, dynamic, goal‑oriented environment.
• Resilient – you see obstacles as opportunities and stay motivated and proactive in a fast‑paced setting.
• Agile – you can manage multiple priorities and juggle tasks efficiently while delivering outstanding service.
  Recruitment Consultant: £26,984 – £29,186 base salary plus £10,000 to £18,000 OTE.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission – the more impact you create, the more you earn.
• Generous holiday allowance – 28 days increasing with service up to 33, plus bank holidays and shorter working hours in school holidays.
• A flexible benefit package including Cash Plan health cover, virtual GP, the chance to buy more holiday and much more.
• Amazing incentives – cash bonuses, holiday/prize draws and team events.
• Recognition & celebration – be part of company‑wide initiatives and bi‑annual award nights.
• World‑class training & mentoring – learn from the best and take your career to the next level.
• Continuous career development – regular opportunities for promotion, hands‑on training and personal growth.
• Supportive team culture – we celebrate success, champion each other, and provide the tools you need to thrive.
• Flexibility – work from home one day a week once established.