Senior Recruitment Consultant

S Knights Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to manage relationships with schools and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have experience in schools recruitment and strong leadership skills. This home-based role includes regional travel across the Midlands. Competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000 awaits the successful applicant.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven record as a Senior Recruitment Consultant in the education sector.
• Experience in managing teams and achieving KPIs.
• Ability to build long-term partnerships with schools.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with school employers across the region.
• Lead and coach a team of Account Managers.
• Identify hiring trends and opportunities using workforce data.
• Act as the main contact for senior school stakeholders.
• Ensure high-quality recruitment and training services.

Skills

Experience in schools recruitment

Leadership skills

Relationship-building skills

Client engagement skills

Knowledge of education sector

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant (Schools)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000

Location: East & West Midlands (home-based with regional travel)

Do you have experience recruiting within schools and education? This exciting senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on employer engagement, giving you the opportunity to shape the way schools attract talent and training.

Company

This is a forward-thinking organisation that works closely with schools, training providers, and employers to create opportunities for learners and professionals. They are proud of their collaborative culture, offering flexibility, professional development, and the chance to influence education recruitment across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Managing school employer relationships across the region.
• Leading and coaching a team of Account Managers to achieve KPIs.
• Building long-term partnerships with schools to meet recruitment needs.
• Using workforce data to identify hiring trends and opportunities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for senior stakeholders in schools.
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality recruitment and training services.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, ideally in schools or education.
• Leadership skills with proven success in managing teams.
• Strong relationship-building and client engagement skills.
• Knowledge of education, skills, or employability sectors.
• Flexible to travel across the Midlands.

Apply

If you're ready to step up and lead recruitment within the schools sector, this role is for you — apply today.