Recruitment Support Assistant (Sales Support)

Education People; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking an organised Recruitment Support Assistant. This role is crucial for ensuring bookings are filled quickly and accurately, serving as a strong entry point into the recruitment field. You will manage calls and emails, maintain records, and support the team with various administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Organised and proactive individual.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills for phone and email interactions.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and take bookings from schools.
• Confirm availability and details with candidates and clients.
• Accurately enter and update bookings on our database.
• Respond swiftly to emails, texts and last-minute changes.
• Shortlist and format CVs for specific vacancies.
• Send candidate marketing emails and keep records up to date.
• Support the team with general administration and ad-hoc tasks.

Job description

About Education People

We are a thriving, independent education recruitment agency based in the heart of Bristol on Whiteladies Road. We proudly supply primary and secondary teachers and support staff to schools across the South West on both day-to-day and long-term contracts.

Due to continued growth, we’re now looking for an organised, proactive Recruitment Support Assistant to join our friendly team and keep our consultants’ desks running smoothly.

The Role

No two days are the same in this fast-paced position. You’ll be the vital support system that ensures bookings are filled quickly and accurately – often at short notice. It’s an excellent entry point into the world of recruitment without the pressure of individual targets, and a proven stepping stone for those who later want to move into a 360° consultancy role.

Day-to-day you will:

• Answer incoming calls and take bookings from schools
• Confirm availability and details with candidates and clients
• Accurately enter and update bookings on our database
• Respond swiftly to emails, texts and last-minute changes
• Shortlist and format CVs for specific vacancies
• Send candidate marketing emails and keep records up to date
• Support the team with general administration and ad-hoc tasks

Shift Pattern (rota basis):

The role will consist of some early mornings starting at 7am and occasionally you will be require...