Recruitment Resourcer

Smile Education; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Recruitment Resourcer to source and engage candidates for educational roles. This hybrid position offers up to £28k OTE including an uncapped commission from day one. You will join a supportive team with numerous benefits including tailored training, a modern office setup, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

OTE up to £28k

Tailored training & mentorship

Industry-recognised Recruitment Diploma

24 days holiday, rising to 29

4pm finish every Friday

Modern city-centre office

On-site gym

Annual overseas conference

Committees for E, D & I and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment, specifically resourcing.
• Stable work history with clear career progression.
• Resilient, accountable, and results-focused.

Responsibilities

• Source and engage candidates for roles in education.
• Write job adverts and conduct interviews.
• Collaborate with compliance team to vet candidates.

Skills

Confident communicator

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Proactivity

Job description

Overview

JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM AS A RECRUITMENT RESOURCER! Are you curious about recruitment but not keen on cold calling or business development? Do you want to be part of a multi-award-winning company that’s been recognised by APSCo and the Financial Times? If you answered YES, then this is your chance to start or continue a rewarding career with one of the UK’s leading educational recruitment agencies, Smile Education!

Who will you be joining?

You’ll join a passionate, high-performing team with over 200 years of combined recruitment experience. We’re proud to be named Recruitment Company of the Year multiple times, and we’re continuing to grow in all areas.

You’ll be mentored by one of the industry’s top consultants, supported by a bespoke training programme, and encouraged to grow through self-development and accountability. We believe recruitment success is built on attitude, effort, and resilience.

Plus, you’ll have the chance to get involved in our community, charity, E, D & I, and mental health committees—and yes, we host an annual overseas conference for the whole team (previously, Portugal, Mallorca, Ibiza and Barcelona!).

What is your role as a Recruitment Resourcer?

You’ll be the engine behind our recruitment success—sourcing and engaging candidates for roles in education, including Teaching Assistants, Teachers, and school support staff.

This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where your communication skills, problem-solving mindset, and ability to build relationships is essential. You’ll work closely with a busy consultant, so being proactive, organised, and adaptable is key.

Hybrid working is available, with a mix of office and remote days, including virtual 1-2-1 sessions.

What will you be doing?

• Hitting weekly KPIs with full team support
• Writing compelling job adverts and sourcing candidates via job boards, social media, and headhunting
• Conducting interviews (phone, virtual, and face-to-face)
• Formatting CVs professionally
• Collaborating with our compliance team to ensure candidates are fully vetted
• Recommending top candidates to fill live vacancies

Are you ideal for this role?

• Previous experience in recruitment, specifically resourcing
• Confident communicator—especially over the phone, and not afraid to be on the phone 50% of the day
• Thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Natural relationship builder and team player
• Curious, investigative, and great at asking open questions
• Resilient, accountable, and results-focused
• Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated
• Stable work history with clear career progression

What will some of your benefits be?

• OTE up to £28k (base + uncapped commission from day one)
• Tailored training & mentorship from a top consultant
• Industry-recognised Recruitment Diploma opportunity
• 24 days holiday, rising to 29 + your birthday off
• 4pm finish every Friday
• Modern city-centre office + hybrid working
• On-site gym with extended lunch breaks
• Annual overseas conference for all staff
• Committees for E, D & I, wellbeing, and more
• Progression if wanted into a full 360 recruitment consultant
• And yes—everyone takes a proper lunch break!

What are you waiting for?

Send your CV to [e-mail]

Super interested – show me you like being on the phone and give me a call on 07724 9870918

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.