Recruitment Consultant (Education)

Vida Education; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted education recruitment agency is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to manage the full-cycle recruiting process. This role involves building relationships with schools and candidates while exceeding sales targets. Ideal candidates are organized, driven, and enjoy a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a competitive salary with uncapped commission, holidays, and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Reduced hours during school holidays

Ongoing training and progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in recruitment or similar sales/account management role preferred but attitude matters most.
• Confidence in making calls and developing business.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with schools and candidates.
• Drive new business through proactive sales calls and client meetings.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job briefs to placement.
• Maintain strong communication throughout the recruitment process.

Skills

Sales Focused

Driven and Self-Motivated

Excellent Communicator

Organised and Resilient

Job description

Are you motivated by success and driven by results?
Do you have the confidence to grow your own client base and exceed targets?
Looking for a role where your ambition and hard work translate directly into rewards?

Join Vida Education, a trusted and expanding education recruitment agency based in PoultonLancashire and Cumbria.
We re looking for a confident, ambitious Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of their own desk building lasting relationships, driving new business, and matching talented education professionals with the schools that need them.

About the Role

This is a fast-paced, full-cycle recruitment role where you ll manage every stage of the process from developing new client relationships to placing high-quality candidates in schools.
You ll work closely with both clients and candidates to deliver tailored recruitment solutions, while achieving personal and team targets.

You ll thrive in this role if you enjoy a challenge, are naturally competitive, and take pride in providing excellent service that builds loyalty and trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with schools and candidates across your region
• Drive new business through proactive sales calls, networking, and client meetings
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from taking job briefs to successful placement
• Maintain strong communication throughout the recruitment process

What We re Looking For

• Sales Focused: Confident making calls, developing business, and working towards targets
• Driven and Self-Motivated: You thrive on achievement and take ownership of your results
• Excellent Communicator: You build trust and rapport quickly with clients and candidates
• Organised and Resilient: You stay composed under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience: Ideally 12 months in recruitment or a similar sales/account management role but attitude and drive matter most

Why Join Vida Education?

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and performance bonuses
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays and a two-week Christmas shutdown
• Reduced hours during school holidays for a better work-life balance
• Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
• A supportive, close-knit team that celebrates success and values collaboration
• APSCo accredited, DfE approved, and CCS framework listed a trusted name in education recruitment
• A positive, professional working environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded

Ready to Join Us?

If you re ready to take control of your career and succeed in a role where your performance truly makes a difference, we d love to hear from you.

Send your CV and a short covering letter to (url removed). For any questions or more information, don t hesitate to get in touch.