Recruitment Consultant - Education sector

Prospero Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Leeds is seeking an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to develop relationships with schools and education professionals. The role requires previous recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive under pressure. The agency offers an attractive salary, commission structure, and various benefits, including private healthcare and up to 35 days of holiday.

Benefits

Attractive base salary with commission

Up to 35 days of holiday

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Reduced gym membership

Regular spot prizes

Free daily fruit

End-of-term parties and awards

Qualifications

• Proven track record in recruitment or sales.
• Solid experience with compliance processes specific to recruitment.
• Ability to manage high-volume workloads.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with schools.
• Manage advertising campaigns across platforms.
• Interview and assess Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Successfully fill school vacancies.

Skills

Recruitment or sales experience

Communication skills

Resilience

Ability to manage workloads

Understanding of education recruitment

Job description

Join The Prospero Group - A Leading Force in Education Recruitment

At the Prospero Group, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's top Education Recruitment Agencies. With 11 offices across the UK and 5 international locations, we recruit across a wide range of specialisms, offering unmatched expertise and a commitment to excellence.

We believe we're more than just a recruitment business, our values and vision reflect our deep commitment to clients, candidates, and our employees.

Our Values

• Family
• Trust
• Quality
• Professionalism
• Empowerment

Position: Recruitment Consultant

We are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving repeat business by building strong, lasting relationships with schools and education professionals. As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll spend much of your time engaging with clients and candidates over the phone and in person, ensuring their needs are met with precision.

This role suits candidates with education recruitment experience or 360 Recruitment Consultants from other temporary recruitment backgrounds looking to make the switch to a more specialized sector.

At Prospero, your development is our priority. You'll receive a personal development plan that maps your growth within our organisation, ensuring you achieve your career aspirations.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with both new and existing schools.
• Visit schools to gain a deep understanding of their requirements and showcase how Prospero can support them.
• Attract top-tier education professionals that match the schools' needs and ethos.
• Manage advertising campaigns across job boards, social media, and our website.
• Interview and assess Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Successfully fill school vacancies on both supply and contract bases.

To Succeed in This Role, You Will Need

• A proven track record in recruitment or sales.
• Solid experience with compliance processes specific to recruitment.
• A good understanding of the education recruitment industry (preferred).
• The ability to manage high-volume workloads while meeting tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Resilience, ambition, and the ability to thrive under pressure.

What We're Looking For

• Ambitious, driven, and competitive individuals.
• Confident, outgoing, and commercially aware professionals.
• Proactive, eager to learn and grow.
• The ability to work under pressure with high workloads and tight deadlines.
• Resilient, goal-oriented, and money-motivated candidates with a positive mindset.

What We Offer

• Attractive base salary with a high commission structure.
• Up to 35 days of holiday.
• Private healthcare, pension scheme, and reduced gym membership.
• Regular spot prizes, free daily fruit, and end-of-term parties and awards.
• A supportive, inclusive environment where your growth is a top priority.

Ready to take the next step in your career as a Recruitment Consultant? Apply today and join a team that values your success!