Senior Recruitment Consultant

Empowering Learning; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant. In this role, you will manage the full recruitment cycle, build relationships with schools, and develop new business. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months of experience in recruitment and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and uncapped commission

30 days annual leave

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months recruitment experience within education or sales.
• Knowledge in Primary, Secondary, or SEND education recruitment is desirable.
• Must be results-driven and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with schools and candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle.
• Develop new business through sales and relationship building.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Education Recruitment Consultant

Location: Essex / London for training

Salary: Competitive, with uncapped commission and benefits

The Role

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, candidates, and colleagues.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, from sourcing and interviewing candidates to placing them in roles.
• Proactively develop new business through sales activity and relationship building.
• Work across a specialist sector - Primary, Secondary, or SEND - depending on your experience and interests.
• Deliver an outstanding service to both candidates and clients, ensuring long-term partnerships.

About You

• Experienced in recruitment (minimum 12 months) within education or sales-based recruitment.
• Knowledgeable in Primary, Secondary, or SEND education recruitment (desirable).
• Results-driven, resilient, and motivated to succeed.
• A confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills.
• Able to manage a busy desk, balancing client expectations and candidate care.
• Qualified to drive with a full UK driving licence (essential).

Why Join Us?

• At Empowering Learning, we pride ourselves on being a trusted education recruitment partner with a genuine commitment to the schools and staff we work with. As part of our Manchester team, you will benefit from:
• A high-performing, supportive team culture.
• Competitive salary and uncapped commission structure.
• 30 days annual leave plus reduced working hours during school holidays.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and progression opportunities.
• The chance to make a real difference in education recruitment