Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A recruitment company in Birmingham is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant in the education sector. You will develop relationships with schools, source and place education professionals, and manage the recruitment process. A competitive salary of £27,000 to £32,000 is offered along with uncapped commission and full training. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and successful team.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Full training and career development support

Friendly, supportive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales is preferred.
• Education sector experience is a bonus but not essential.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools.
• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals.
• Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines.
• Arranging interviews and managing placements.
• Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Resilient mindset

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector in Birmingham. Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 basic + uncapped commission. We are expanding our Birmingham office and are looking for a driven, confident Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you’re already working in education recruitment, or come from a high-volume temp background (e.g., Industrial, Catering or Construction), we offer full cross-sector training.

Why join Academics?

Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools. With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team. We’ve built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools
• Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals
• Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines
• Arranging interviews and managing placements
• Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates

What we’re looking for

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales (education sector experience is a bonus, but not essential)
• Great relationship-building skills and commercial awareness
• A proactive, driven, and resilient mindset
• Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment

What you’ll get

• A competitive base salary (£27k-32k DOE)
• Uncapped commission
• Full training and career development support
• A friendly, supportive culture - no rigid KPIs or micromanagement
• A stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment
• We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity — all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none.

How to apply

Ready to take the next step?

Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat — heull to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.

Location: Birmingham • Role: Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector