Senior Recruitment Consultant

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in London seeks an Experienced Education Recruitment Consultant to support hiring for schools. The ideal candidate has minimum 12 months' experience in education recruitment and is driven to succeed in a supportive team. This role offers an above-market salary, uncapped commission, and numerous benefits including generous annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Above market-rate salary

Uncapped commission

35+ days of annual leave

Ongoing training and CPD

Positive work culture

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in education recruitment.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining relationships.
• Strongly proactive and professional business approach.

Responsibilities

• Utilise recruitment knowledge to support hiring.
• Build and maintain relationships with schools and candidates.
• Engage in proactive business development for growth.
• Ensure compliance in all activities.

Skills

Education recruitment knowledge

Relationship building

Business development

Safeguarding and compliance understanding

Ambition to improve education

Job description

Overview

Experienced Education Recruitment Consultant

Location: London
Salary: Above market rate + uncapped commission
Start Date: Flexible

Are you an experienced education recruitment consultant with a proven track record in the sector? If you're ready to take your career to the next level within a thriving, high-performing team, Tradewind Recruitment London wants to hear from you.

We are one of the UK\'s leading teaching agencies, trusted by schools nationwide for our sector expertise, outstanding reputation, and long-standing client partnerships. We are looking for consultants who can hit the ground running and bring their education recruitment knowledge to a supportive and high-achieving team.

Important: Applications are only open to candidates with a minimum of 12 months\' experience in education recruitment. Applications from other recruitment sectors will not be considered.

What Makes Tradewind Different?

• Above market-rate salary - we value your experience and reward it fairly

• Uncapped commission structure - no thresholds, start earning from your first placement

• 35+ days of annual leave - plus reduced working hours during school holidays

• Ongoing training, CPD, and guidance - tailored support at every stage of your career

• Excellent staff retention - a positive culture with long-term team loyalty

• Wellbeing and flexibility - supportive environment and genuine work-life balance

What We’re Looking For

• 12+ months\' proven experience in education recruitment (applications from other sectors will not be considered)

• Strong ability to build and maintain school and candidate relationships

• Proactive, driven, and professional approach to business development

• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and the education landscape

• Ambition to make a genuine difference in education through quality recruitment

Responsibilities

• Utilise education recruitment knowledge to support hiring for schools and candidates within the team

• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and candidates

• Engage in proactive business development to grow opportunities

• Ensure safeguarding and compliance standards are met in all recruitment activities

Join Tradewind Recruitment

We champion professional growth, celebrate success, and deliver a service that schools and candidates trust.

Ready to take your education recruitment career forward?

Send your CV to (url removed) and let\'s start the conversation.

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