Recruitment Manager

Academics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in London seeks a Recruitment Manager to lead its SEND team. This key position involves managing a high-performing recruitment team, focusing on both strategic and hands-on responsibilities. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in education recruitment, management experience, and excellent leadership skills. The agency offers a competitive salary, career progression, and ongoing training to help you make a genuine impact in SEND education.

Benefits

Competitive salary with attractive commission

Clear career progression

Supportive leadership

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunity to make a genuine impact

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education recruitment, ideally within SEND.
• Previous management or team-lead experience within a recruitment environment.
• Strong billing background with a track record of achieving targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the SEND recruitment team.
• Drive new business development while maintaining relationships.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle ensuring compliance.

Skills

Education recruitment experience

Management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Commercial awareness

Team management

Job description

Recruitment Manager - SEND

Academics Ltd

London
Full-time | Permanent

Academics Ltd is a leading national education recruitment agency, specialising in the supply of teachers and education professionals to schools across the UK. We are currently seeking either an experienced Recruitment Manager or Senior Consultant looking for a step into management to lead and develop our SEND team based in London.

The Role

As Recruitment Manager for the SEND team, you will be responsible for managing a high‑performing team of consultants, driving business growth, and delivering an exceptional recruitment service to schools and candidates. This is a key leadership role with both strategic and hands‑on responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities - Recruitment Manager

• Lead, manage, and develop the SEND recruitment team to achieve and exceed targets
• Drive new business development while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring compliance with safeguarding and education regulations
• Set team objectives, monitor performance, and provide ongoing coaching and support
• Work closely with senior management to implement growth strategies for the SEND division
• Ensure a high‑quality, ethical, and candidate‑focused recruitment service

About You

• Proven experience in education recruitment, ideally within SEND
• Previous management or team‑lead experience within a recruitment environment
• Strong billing background with a track record of achieving targets
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commercially minded with a passion for SEND education and inclusion
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with an attractive commission and commission structure
• Clear career progression within a well‑established and respected agency
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within SEND education

If you are an ambitious recruitment professional looking to take the next step in your career and lead a specialist SEND team in London, we would love to hear from you.

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