Senior Education Recruitment Consultant

Aspire People; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Manchester seeks a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to enhance their team. This full-time role offers a competitive package, uncapped commissions, and clear pathways to leadership. The ideal candidate will have experience in recruitment and business development within the education sector. Join a supportive environment that values growth and well-being.

Benefits

Uncapped earnings

Up to 20% commission

48 days annual leave

Flexible summer hours

Supportive culture

Clear career pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment, particularly within the education sector is essential.
• Proven track record in business development and account management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools.
• Drive new business and manage existing accounts.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from sourcing to placement.
• Specialise in a specific education recruitment area.
• Collaborate within a motivated team.

Skills

Relationship building

Business development

Recruitment cycle management

Expertise in education recruitment

Job description

Overview

Senior Education Recruitment Consultant - Aspire People Manchester

Full-time | Immediate Start | Competitive Package (£36k - £45k DOE + Commission | OTE £67k+)

Aspire People is an independently owned education recruitment specialist with over 20 years of experience supporting schools, colleges, and trusts across the UK.

We take pride in connecting exceptional teachers, support staff, graduates, and leaders with opportunities where they can truly make an impact.

Our Manchester and Liverpool teams are expanding, and we are seeking a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to join our well-established offices. This is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career within a supportive, collaborative, and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and beyond.
• Drive new business development while nurturing and growing existing accounts.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle - from sourcing and interviewing high-quality candidates to placing them in roles that match their skills and aspirations.
• Specialise in your area of expertise - whether that be SEND, Primary, or Secondary education recruitment.
• Work alongside an experienced, motivated team, with guidance and mentoring from a manager committed to your success.

What Aspire People Offers You

• Uncapped earnings with a minimum OTE of £67k+.
• Up to 20% commission on billings, with a no-threshold structure - earn from your very first placement.
• 48 days annual leave (including bank holidays) - one of the most competitive packages in the industry.
• Flexible and reduced summer hours - designed to support work-life balance.
• Hybrid working - a mix of office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• A supportive and nurturing culture - join a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Clear career pathways - transparent routes to progress into senior leadership roles within the business.

At Aspire People, we believe in rewarding dedication, celebrating success, and empowering our consultants to reach their full potential.

If you are an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant with a proven track record and are ready to take your career to the next level, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.