Senior Education Recruitment Consultant

Operam Education Group; Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in Samlesbury seeks a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to drive success in connecting schools with exceptional talent. This role offers the opportunity to run your own desk, establish strong relationships, and make a meaningful impact on education. Key qualifications include prior recruitment or sales experience and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive team with a focus on personal growth and work-life balance, along with an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

28+ days holiday

Reduced hours during school holidays

Leadership development

Purpose-driven work

Qualifications

• Proven track record in 360 Recruitment or similar sales experience.
• Ability to meet and exceed clear goals and KPIs.
• Motivation to grow in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Run and grow your own education recruitment desk.
• Build strong relationships with schools and candidates.
• Match candidates with roles that make a difference.
• Contribute to a positive, ambitious team culture.

Skills

Experience in recruitment or fast‑paced sales

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Target-driven mindset

Sense of purpose

Drive for ownership and learning

Job description

Senior Education Recruitment Consultant

Monday - Friday (7-4pm / 8-5pm)

Key Stage Teacher Supply, part of Operam Education Group

Are you a people-person with a proven track record in 360 Recruitment?

Do you want to achieve big things and be proud of the impact you can make?

At Operam Education Group, we don't just fill vacancies. We connect our partner schools with brilliant people and support them to create learning capacity in the classroom. And as we continue to grow, we're looking for passionate, driven Experienced Recruitment Consultants to grow our Lancashire territory. We are open to discussing your experience and relative level for our team from Consultant to Principal.

This is more than a sales role, it's your chance to build a high-performing desk and make a real impact in schools and communities.

Why Join Operam?

• Award-winning culture: Rated Very Good by Best Companies, with a strong focus on performance and wellbeing
• Fast‑track growth: Clear, tailored career paths, with early promotion potential and leadership development
• Learning & Development – From Level 3 Recruitment qualifications to leadership development, we well invest in your growth from day one
• Modern tools that work for you – Streamlined systems that reduce admin and boost productivity
• Reward & recognition – Uncapped commission, sales incentives, and a culture that celebrates your wins
• Work‑life balance – Reduced hours during school holidays (without cutting pay), plus 28+ days holiday, birthday off, and wellbeing perks
• Supportive, sales‑driven team – Thrive in a culture that celebrates success and invests in your growth
• Purpose‑driven work – Your role directly supports children's learning and school improvement, it's work that matters
• Amazing enhanced benefits package – our Talent Team will talk you through them, and they can be found on our website careers page

What You’ll Be Doing

• Running and growing your own education recruitment desk
• Building strong, lasting relationships with schools and candidates
• Matching brilliant people with roles that make a real difference
• Working to clear goals and KPIs, with full support to exceed them
• Contributing to a positive, ambitious team culture

What You’ll Need

• Experience in recruitment or fast‑paced sales
• A target‑driven mindset and the motivation to grow your desk
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A sense of purpose – you care about making a positive impact
• The drive to take ownership of your success and keep learning

This isn't a trainee role; it's for someone ready to make an impact through sales from day one. If you want to be part of a fast-growing, high-performance business where your success truly matters, the time to join Operam is now.

If you are interested in a Trainee position, please visit our Careers site to learn about our Academy programme and apprenticeships. We still love to hear from you!

We look forward to receiving your application.

As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, we are committed to creating a diverse, welcoming, and equitable workplace. We believe in providing a fair and transparent recruitment process, where every candidate is assessed solely on their skills, experience, and potential.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of the interview, please let us know. We are committed to making the necessary accommodations to support you fully.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before commencing employment.