Senior Recruitment Consultant

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

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Chelmsford

Academics

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: Market leading basic + uncapped commission + executive incentives + free parking

About Academics - Chelmsford

We are a high performing team with long standing consultants who lead their markets. Due to record performance in 2026 we are expansing.

With unrivalled access to high-quality teaching and support staff across the UK, deep-rooted relationships with schools and MATs, and a reputation built on delivery, we provide our consultants with something most agencies simply can't: genuine competitive advantage.

Our brand opens doors. Our database converts. Our culture empowers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead from the front - driving revenue, mentoring consultants, and building long-term client partnerships within the education sector.

This is a senior billing role with leadership influence. You'll have the autonomy to run your desk like a business, supported by best-in-class infrastructure, marketing, compliance, and candidate attraction.

What Makes Academics Different

• Unrivalled Access to Candidates
• Market-Leading Rewards
• A Culture That Drives Creativity & Autonomy

Key Responsibilities - Senior Recruitment Consultant

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

Why Join Now?

• Education recruitment demand remains strong
• Expansion plans across multiple regions
• Investment in leadership and infrastructure
• Opportunity to take ownership of a growing marketThis is a role for someone who wants influence, income, and impact.

If you're ready to lead from the front and build something meaningful within a business that backs its people, Academics is ready for you.

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Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy