Recruitment Consultant

Cactus Search; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Preston is looking for a Recruitment Consultant to connect passionate educators with schools. You will be responsible for building relationships, recruiting quality staff, and achieving targets in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a passion for education. This full-time role offers career progression and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Fast-paced career progression

Ongoing training and mentorship

Achievable bonus potential

Supportive team culture

Opportunity to make a difference

Qualifications

• Natural people-person with excellent communication abilities.
• Experience in education or sales is advantageous but not essential.
• Organised, adaptable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with schools and educators.
• Recruit and place quality teaching staff.
• Grow your client portfolio and maximize opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Sales driven

Resilience

Passion for education

Job description

Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

Be part of something bigger. Shape futures, build careers, and make a real impact in education.

We're supporting a fantastic business whodon'tjust fill jobs — they're connecting passionate educators with schools that need them most. As a Recruitment Consultant in our clients Educator division, you’ll join a team driven by one purpose: delivering better education experiences for pupils across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with schools and educators
• Recruit, place, and support quality teaching staff
• Grow your portfolio of clients and maximise opportunities
• Deliver results in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and service

Qualifications

• A natural people-person with strong communication skills
• Sales Driven, resilience, and ambition to succeed
• A passion for education (experience in education or sales is a bonus, not a must!)
• Organised, adaptable, and ready to learn

Benefits

• Fast paced career progression (Consultant → Established → Senior)
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and development opportunities
• Awesome and achievable bonus potential
• A supportive, inclusive team culture where every day counts
• The chance to make a difference — in schools, in careers, and in children’s lives

Location: Preston

Working pattern: 7AM - 4.30PM Mon - Fri

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

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