Senior Education Recruitment Leader | High Impact

Academics; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead from the front, driving revenue, mentoring staff, and forging long-term partnerships in education recruitment.

This senior billing role offers autonomy to run your desk with best-in-class infrastructure, supported by marketing, compliance, and candidate attraction, with a market-leading salary package and unrestricted commission.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Entrepreneurial approach with accountability.

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

Billing history

Business development

Leadership

Client relationship management

Resilience

Job description

Academics in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead from the front, driving revenue, mentoring staff, and forging long-term partnerships in education recruitment.

This senior billing role offers autonomy to run your desk with best-in-class infrastructure, supported by marketing, compliance, and candidate attraction, with a market-leading salary package and unrestricted commission.