Recruitment Consultant

Affinity Workforce; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Recruitment Consultant in Nottingham. The role involves expanding the client base in the Further Education sector by leveraging recruitment expertise and strategic thinking. Ideal candidates have a background in recruitment, strong business development skills, and a passion for education. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive team culture

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within Further Education or public sector.
• Strong business development skills with a track record of winning new clients.
• Knowledge of FE funding, safeguarding, and compliance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business development strategy.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers.
• Source, attract, and place high-quality candidates.
• Stay up to date with sector trends.
• Collaborate with the wider recruitment team.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Business development skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building abilities

Proactive and target-driven mindset

Job description

Business Development Recruitment Consultant - Further Education - The Protocol Group - Nottingham - Up to £35k Base + Uncapped Commission - Permanent Role / Full Time

Are you a driven and ambitious recruitment professional with a passion for education and business growth? Here at The Protocol Group (part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group), we're looking for a Business Development Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team, specialising in Further Education recruitment across colleges, training providers, and educational institutions.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of expanding our client base within the Further Education sector, combining your recruitment expertise with a strategic mindset to identify new opportunities, build lasting relationships, and deliver exceptional talent solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a business development strategy to grow the Further Education client portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers across colleges and training providers.
• Source, attract, and place high-quality candidates in roles ranging from lecturers to support staff.
• Stay up to date with sector trends, funding changes, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider recruitment team to ensure seamless service delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally within the Further Education or public sector.
• Strong business development skills with a track record of winning new clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, target-driven mindset with a passion for education.
• Knowledge of FE funding, safeguarding, and compliance is a plus.

What's in It for You:

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive team culture with clear progression pathways.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in the education sector.