Senior Education RC (Primary/Secondary)

SKU Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing education recruitment firm in London seeks a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to manage a recruitment desk in the Primary and Secondary sector. The role requires 2–6 years of recruitment experience, a degree, and a proven track record of gross margin growth. Candidates should be ambitious and proactive, with strong communication and negotiation skills. This position offers a flexible salary plus commission, the chance to set up a new branch, and a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Flexible salary DOE + up to 20% commission

Opportunity to set up a new branch

Career progression opportunities

Supportive office environment

Qualifications

• 2–6 years’ experience in education recruitment across 1–2 agencies.
• Proven track record of year-on-year gross margin growth.
• Willingness to work office-based in London or to lead the launch of a new branch.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow own recruitment desk within the Primary and Secondary education sector.
• Source, screen, and place candidates for educational institutions.
• Maintain and develop client relationships to understand staffing needs.
• Achieve and showcase consistent year-on-year gross margin growth.
• Collaborate with the team to contribute to company growth targets.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive attitude

Target-driven

Education

Degree qualified

Job description

Senior Education Recruitment Consultant – Primary & Secondary
London
Flexible DOE + up to 20% Commission
Full-Time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to join a growing education recruitment business.

This role is ideal for an experienced recruiter with 2–6 years in education, a degree, and a strong track record of generating consistent year-on-year gross margin. Candidates open to setting up a new branch in London to replicate the company’s proven model will be highly considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow your own recruitment desk within the Primary and Secondary education sector.
• Source, screen, and place candidates for schools and educational institutions.
• Maintain and develop relationships with clients, understanding staffing needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Achieve and showcase consistent year-on-year gross margin growth.
• Support branch growth initiatives or lead the set-up of a new branch in London.
• Collaborate with the wider team to contribute to divisional and company growth targets.
• Utilise internal systems and CRM to track candidates, placements, and performance metrics.

Requirements

• Degree qualified.
• 2–6 years’ experience in education recruitment across 1–2 agencies.
• Proven track record of year-on-year GM growth.
• Strong communication, organisation, and negotiation skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and target-driven.
• Willingness to work office-based in London or lead the launch of a new branch.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible salary DOE + up to 20% commission.
• Opportunity to set up a new branch and lead growth initiatives.
• Be part of a rapidly growing company.
• Dynamic, collaborative and supportive office environment.
• Clear pathway for career progression and leadership opportunities.

This is an ideal role for an ambitious education recruiter ready to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping the growth of a high-performing education recruitment business.