Recruitment Consultant

Academics; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay

Training and development

Collaborative team environment

Career progression opportunities

Make a difference in education

Job summary

Academics in Swindon is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for the education sector to drive growth through new client acquisition and successful candidate placements.

You will build and manage a portfolio of schools and educational bodies, source and interview candidates, and close placements while meeting sales targets. The role offers a competitive salary (£27k–£32k) plus commission and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in recruitment or education sector is desirable but not essential.
• Proactive and self-motivated with ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of clients within the education sector, including primary, secondary and SEN schools.
• Develop new business by identifying and targeting potential clients, using sales skills to sell recruitment services.
• Maintain relationships with existing clients, offering tailored staffing solutions.
• Source, interview, and place education professionals to match candidates with clients.
• Conduct regular sales calls and meetings to increase opportunities and meet targets.
• Manage recruitment from client inquiry to candidate placement and aftercare.
• Use CRM software to track progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education sector interest

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Sales Experience Required)

Location: Swindon
Salary: £27k to £32k + commission
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for education and helping others find their perfect role? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as a Recruitment Consultant within the education sector!

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of clients within the education sector, including primary, secondary and SEN schools
• Develop new business by identifying and targeting potential clients, using your sales skills to sell recruitment services effectively
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, offering personalized solutions to their staffing needs
• Source, interview, and place qualified education professionals, ensuring a great match between candidates and clients
• Conduct regular sales calls and meetings to increase business opportunities and meet targets
• Manage the recruitment process from initial client inquiry through to candidate placement and aftercare
• Use CRM software to track progress and maintain accurate records

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in sales, with a track record of achieving and exceeding targets
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Experience in recruitment or working in the education sector is highly desirable but not essential
• A proactive and self‑motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A passion for education and helping others succeed
• A willingness to learn and develop within the recruitment industry

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance‑based commission
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference in the education sector by placing talented professionals in schools and institutions that need them