Recruitment Consultant

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to join their Halifax office. The role involves managing relationships with schools, sourcing, and placing high-quality candidates in the education sector. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in recruitment or sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding service. This position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission, training, and long-term career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment or high-volume sales.
• Self-starter with the ability to build relationships.
• Prior experience in a temp recruitment sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with schools.
• Source, interview and place candidates.
• Manage job advertising and candidate pipelines.
• Grow client accounts through excellent service.
• Negotiate contracts and provide ongoing support.

Skills

Background in recruitment or B2B sales

Strong relationship-building skills

Ambition and resilience

Passion for outstanding service

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector, Halifax, £27,000 – £32,000 + uncapped commission

Are you an experienced recruitment consultant ready for your next big opportunity?

Do you have a background in Education recruitment and want to join a team that truly supports your career development?

Or maybe you're currently recruiting in another high-volume temp sector (like Industrial, Construction, or Catering) and are ready to step into a booming and rewarding market? If so, we’d love to hear from you — we offer full cross-training into the Education sector.

Why join Academics?

We’re one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, providing teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools every single day. Due to continued growth, we’re expanding our Halifax office and looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join the team.

What you'll be doing

• Build and manage relationships with Primary and/or Secondary schools
• Source, interview, and place high-quality candidates
• Manage job advertising and candidate pipelines
• Win and grow client accounts through excellent service and consistent communication
• Negotiate contracts and provide ongoing support to clients and staff

What we’re looking for

• Strong background in recruitment or B2B sales
• A self-starter with ambition and resilience
• Excellent people and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience in a temp or high-volume recruitment sector is ideal
• Passion for delivering outstanding service to schools and education professionals

What you’ll get in return

• A supportive, friendly team (no rigid KPIs or micromanagement)
• Uncapped commission – your earnings are in your hands
• Industry-leading training and development
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing company
• A stable environment with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry

If you're ready to build a career in one of the UK’s most in-demand sectors, and you want to be part of a respected, expanding agency — let’s talk!

Send your CV to Craig Walker or get in touch directly for a confidential chat about the role.