Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Remote, South Wales-Based)

EQL Edtech; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm seeks a Recruitment Consultant focused on the education sector. This remote role based in South Wales involves managing the recruitment process and building relationships with schools. Ideal candidates are strong communicators driven to make a positive impact in education. The position offers competitive commission, career progression, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Comprehensive training & development

Uncapped commission

Career progression opportunities

Flexible remote working

Well-being support

Qualifications

• Confidence in engaging and building lasting connections.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Commitment to positively impact schools and communities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process: sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals.
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with schools, teachers, and support staff.
• Achieve targets with uncapped earning potential.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Motivated & resilient

Passionate about education

Eager to learn & develop

Results-driven

Job description

Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Remote, South Wales-Based)

Location: Remote (based in South Wales - Cardiff, Swansea, Newport, Bridgend, or nearby)

Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission

Start Date: ASAP

Overview

Are you ambitious, people-focused, and passionate about making a difference in education? Whether you're new to recruitment or already have some experience as a consultant, this role offers the perfect platform to grow your career in a high-performing, supportive team. We are working with a well-established education recruitment business in Wales, offering a financially rewarding and impactful career.

What You'll Get

• Comprehensive Training & Development - Perfect for those starting out OR looking to sharpen existing recruitment skills.
• Uncapped Commission - Earn 12.5% on every placement.
• Career Progression - Structured pathways to senior roles.
• Flexible Remote Working - Work from home with occasional in-person team sessions in South Wales.
• Supportive Team Culture - Collaborative, friendly, and ambitious environment.
• Well-being Support - Resources for mental and physical health.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process: sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals.
• Build long-term, trusted relationships with schools, teachers, and support staff.
• Proactively develop your client and candidate network across the education sector.
• Achieve clear, realistic targets with uncapped earning potential.

Requirements

• Strong communicators - confident, engaging, and able to build lasting connections.
• Motivated & resilient - thrives in a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Passionate About Education - committed to making a positive impact on schools and communities.
• Aim to Grow - eager to learn, develop, and succeed regardless of prior experience.
• Results-driven - motivated by targets and rewards for performance.

Benefits

• Remote flexibility while staying connected to a team.
• Excellent rewards with uncapped commission.
• Long-term career opportunities in education recruitment, including leadership and equity opportunities.

How to Apply

Ready to build a rewarding career in recruitment? Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.