Recruitment Consultant

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

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Reading is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to build relationships with schools and manage candidate placements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in recruitment or B2B sales, excellent relationship-building skills, and a passion for service. This position offers uncapped commission and career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Industry-leading training and development

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Must possess a strong background in recruitment or B2B sales.
• Possess excellent people and relationship-building skills.
• Be a self-starter with ambition and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with Primary and/or Secondary schools.
• Source, interview, and place high-quality candidates.
• Negotiate contracts and provide ongoing support to clients.

Skills

Strong background in recruitment or B2B sales

Excellent people and relationship-building skills

Self-starter with ambition and resilience

Previous experience in temp or high-volume recruitment

Passion for delivering outstanding service

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Reading
£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? 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 Reading office and looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join the team.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

• 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