Senior Education Recruitment Lead | Uncapped Commission

Academics Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Market-leading rewards

Job summary

Academics Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead a high-performing education recruitment desk. You will drive revenue, mentor consultants, and build long-term client partnerships with Headteachers and MAT leaders, operating as a senior billing role with leadership influence.

Backed by best-in-class infrastructure, marketing, and compliance, you will own targets and expand into new regions while enjoying market-leading rewards and a culture that promotes autonomy.

Qualifications

• Must have proven billing history in education recruitment.
• Strong business development capability.
• Commercially driven with leadership ambition.
• Confident managing senior-level client relationships.
• High resilience and performance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a high-performing education recruitment desk.
• Develop strategic relationships with Headteachers and MAT leaders.
• Drive new business through consultative, value-led sales.
• Mentor and influence consultants within your team.
• Own financial targets and performance metrics.
• Identify market opportunities and expansion areas.

Skills

Leadership ambition

Business development

Strong client relationships

High resilience

Job description

Academics Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead a high-performing education recruitment desk. You will drive revenue, mentor consultants, and build long-term client partnerships with Headteachers and MAT leaders, operating as a senior billing role with leadership influence.

Backed by best-in-class infrastructure, marketing, and compliance, you will own targets and expand into new regions while enjoying market-leading rewards and a culture that promotes autonomy.