Recruitment Manager

Academics Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager for their SEND team in London. This pivotal role involves managing a high-performing team, driving business growth, and offering an exceptional recruitment service to schools. Candidates should have proven experience in education recruitment, particularly within SEND, along with strong leadership and communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary, clear career progression, and a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive commission structure

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive leadership

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in education recruitment, ideally within SEND.
• Previous management or team-lead experience.
• Strong billing background and track record of achieving targets.
• Ability to thrive in a results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the SEND recruitment team to achieve targets.
• Drive new business development and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and education regulations.
• Set team objectives and monitor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Commercial awareness

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.

Apply now to join Academics Ltd and help shape the future of SEND recruitment.