Recruitment Consultant

Protocol Education; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression

Hybrid working

Wellbeing & incentives

Training & mentoring

Volunteer days

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant to join a team shaping futures across the UK. You will build strong relationships with schools and educators, place top educators, and drive successful placements with an emphasis on high performance and trusted guidance.

The role offers uncapped commission, generous holiday allowance, clear progression, and hybrid working with home-based days. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car for this opportunity.
• It is a target-driven, people-focused role with clear career progression.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with schools and educators and matching candidates to opportunities.
• Growing your candidate network and expanding client base with expert guidance.
• Becoming a trusted advisor to school decision-makers with recruitment solutions.
• Keeping up with education sector trends to provide market-leading insights.
• Hitting and exceeding targets in a performance-led role with rewards.

Skills

Sales-driven

People-focused

Resilient

Organized

Education passion

Job description

Education Recruitment Consultant - Join the Team That's Shaping Futures!

£28,000- 34,000 base salary depending on experience plus £5k to £25k extra in OTE

You will need a full UK driving licence and access to a car for this opportunity.

At Protocol Education, we don't just fill jobs-we change lives. We're in the business of connecting passionate educators with the schools that need them most, making a real impact in classrooms across the UK.

If you're ambitious, people-focused, and ready to build a career with purpose, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Why Join Protocol Education?

• A career that grows with you - Whether you're new to recruitment or an experienced consultant, we offer clear career progression, hands-on training, and regular opportunities for promotion.
• A supportive team - We work hard, celebrate success, and back each other every step of the way.
• Make a real difference - Help schools find incredible educators and help educators find their perfect role. Every placement you make has an impact.
• Uncapped commission - The harder you work, the more you earn. Simple.
• Work-life balance - Work from home Wednesdays across the company once you're up and running and shorter working hours during school holidays.
• Perks & rewards - From wellness programs and referral bonuses to incentive prizes and exclusive discounts, we make sure our team feels valued.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building relationships - Connect with schools and educators, understand their needs, and match the right people to the right opportunities.
• Growing your network - Develop a strong candidate pipeline and expand your client base with expert guidance and support.
• Becoming a trusted advisor - Engage with school decision-makers and offer tailored recruitment solutions.
• Keeping up with education trends - Stay informed on what's happening in the sector to provide market-leading insights.
• Hitting (and exceeding) targets - Drive your own success in a performance-led role where results are rewarded.

Who You Are

• Sales-driven - Whether you've worked in recruitment, sales, or customer service, you thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Confident & people-focused - You love building relationships, talking to people, and making connections.
• Resilient & ambitious - You're self-motivated, proactive, and eager to learn and grow.
• Organised & adaptable - You can juggle multiple tasks and stay ahead in a fast-paced setting.
• Passionate about education - You understand the impact of great teaching (even if you haven't worked in education before).

What's in It for You?

• Uncapped commission - Earn what you deserve with a competitive, straightforward commission structure.
• Generous holiday allowance - 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Unlimited career progression - Regular promotions and clear pathways for growth.
• Exciting perks & incentives - Holiday draws, free cinema tickets, wellness programs, and more.
• Recognition & celebration - Be part of company-wide incentives and two major events each year.
• Cutting-edge tools & resources - Access to industry-leading technology to help you succeed.
• Hybrid working options - Work from home Wednesdays once you're up and running and reduced working hours during school holidays.
• Best-in-class training & mentoring - Learn from the best and develop skills that will take you to the top.

Benefits that actually make a difference

28 days' holiday + bank holidays plus an extra day for every year you stay (up to 33) and option to buy up to 5 more days (all pro-rata for part time roles)
Enhanced paid family leave (after probation pass) to help new parents and long-term carers
Medical cash plan (after probation pass) making contributions towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and prescriptions
Life insurance from day one (up to 4x salary) PLUS free wellbeing support with access to 24/7 GP, counselling, medical second opinions, physiotherapy and lifestyle coaching
Pension contributions from both of us (after 3 months)
Discounts access to different options to help your money go further
Flexible benefits you choose such as extra holiday, healthcare, bikes, gym, electric cars & Give As You Earn (after probation pass)
Learn & grow with us we invest in your development with ongoing learning, training and career growth opportunities
Volunteer days 3 paid volunteer days each year, with two dedicated to education

Because great people deserve great benefits!

Ready to Build a Career That Matters?

If you're looking for a dynamic, rewarding, and people-focused career where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment offers are subject to satisfactory vetting checks. These checks will be run in line with the latest guidance and legislation. You will need to already have the right to work in the UK, as we are not able to offer any sponsorship(s) for visa applicants.