Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a passionate Recruitment Consultant to join their Education division in Manchester. The role focuses on building relationships with schools and educators to improve education experiences. Ideal candidates are strong communicators with a desire to succeed in a sales-driven environment. This position offers career progression, ongoing training, and an inclusive team culture.

Benefits

Fast-paced career progression

Ongoing training and mentorship

Achievable bonus potential

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in education or sales is a bonus, not a must.
• Natural people-person with resilience and ambition.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Sales driven

Organised and adaptable

Passion for education

Job description

Overview

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

We're supporting a fantastic business who don't just fill jobs — they're connecting passionate educators with schools that need them most. As a Recruitment Consultant in our Education 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

What weRe looking for

• 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

Why join us?

• 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 children9;s lives

Location & Details

Location: Manchester

Working pattern: 7AM - 4:30PM Mon - Fri

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Ready to grow your career while shaping the future of education - please share your CV.