Senior Recruitment Consultant

Affinity Workforce; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant for Secondary and SEN education desks. This role involves owning the recruitment process, building relationships with schools, and sourcing top-tier candidates. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in recruitment, strong sales skills, and a passion for the education sector. A competitive salary of up to £35,000 and a hybrid working model are offered.

Benefits

Uncapped commission structure

Extra day off for your birthday

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven 360 recruitment experience (minimum 18 months) in education or a related sector.
• Confident communicator who is target-driven and goal-oriented.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process for Secondary or SEN education roles.
• Build relationships with schools to meet staffing needs.
• Drive business development to grow client base.
• Source and attract candidates using innovative strategies.
• Engage with clients and candidates in-person and remotely.

Skills

Sales and business development skills

Strategic candidate attraction

Strong communication

Job description

Senior Recruitment Consultant - CER Education - Liverpool - Secondary and SEN Education Desks

Are you a driven and experienced recruiter ready to take the next step in your career? Join CER Education (part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group), a leading education recruitment provider, and become part of our high-performing Liverpool team. We specialise in placing exceptional staff in Primary, Secondary, and SEN schools across the UK - and we're growing. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a warm desk, contribute to a thriving office, and make a real impact in the education sector.

Why join CER Education?

• Location: Liverpool City Centre - 209 Cotton Exchange Building Old Hall Street, Liverpool L3 9LQ
• Salary: Up to £35,000 (depending on experience)
• Uncapped commission structure
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Hybrid working: 1 day WFH after probation and weekly school visits during office days
• Hours: 7.15-5.15 (Term Time), 8.00-2.00 / 10.00-4.00 (School Holidays)
• Supportive team environment with a growing, high performing office

What you'll be doing?

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process for temporary Secondary or SEN education roles across Liverpool and the surrounding areas
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, ensuring their staffing needs are met
• Drive business development to grow your client base
• Source and attract top-tier candidates using innovative strategies
• Engage with clients and candidates in-person and remotely, building trust and long-term partnerships

What we're looking for:

• Proven 360 recruitment experience (minimum 18 months), ideally in the education or a related sector as this is a warm education desk
• Strong sales and business development skills
• A strategic approach to candidate attraction and client retention
• Confident communicator who is target-driven, goal-oriented and a team player
• Passionate about building a career with a reputable and established brand
• Full UK driving licence