Senior Recruitment Consultant

Academics; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment consultancy in London seeks a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a proven track record in recruitment. The role offers the opportunity to manage client portfolios, source talented education professionals, and enjoy uncapped earning potential through an excellent commission structure. With strong motivation and communication skills, you will thrive in this dynamic environment while building relationships with schools.

Benefits

Excellent commission structure

Generous holiday allowance

Reduced hours during school holidays

Extensive and thorough training

Qualifications

• Proven track record within recruitment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong desire to win and the ability to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of clients in the education sector.
• Source, interview, and place qualified education professionals.
• Develop new business and maintain strong relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Motivation

Communication Skills

Resilience

Sales Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree (preferable but not essential)

Job description

Ideal applicant: Experienced and proven Recruitment Consultant

Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant

Location: Central London

Employment Type: Permanent / Full time

Senior Recruitment Consultant - London Ideal position for proven recruitment consultants seeking a new role within a stable sector, with uncapped earning potential, autonomy on your desk and to work for a market leader. If you have a good track record in any field of recruitment please apply and we can have a confidential conversation.About UsAcademics is one of the largest education recruitment consultancies in the UK, with over 150 recruitment consultants across 22 offices in England and Wales. Our Education Recruitment Consultants provide teachers, teaching assistants and school support staff to over a thousand Primary, Secondary and SEN schools every day. A key part of our strategy is to expand our own workforce over the coming 18 to 24 months with a blend of experienced senior recruitment consultants and also graduate recruitment consultants.

What we can offer you

• Vast candidate database and robust tools to access new candidates in the market
• Excellent commission structure
• Generous holiday allowance and reduced hours during school holidays
• Extensive & thorough training both internal and external
• Experienced and proactive compliance staff
• Salary negotiable based on experience

Who we are looking for

• Proven track record within recruitment, any sector
• Show a high level of motivation, drive and commitment to being successful
• Demonstrate professionalism and excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the confidence to engage Headteachers
• Are resilient, have the ability to work within challenging situations and problem solve
• Those who have a track record of working to and achieving goals / targets
• A polished approach, high expectations, a strong desire to win and the ability to deliver
• Degree education preferable but not essential (we will consider you if you can demonstrate the above criteria)

Role responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of clients within the education sector, including primary, secondary and SEN schools
• Develop new business by identifying and targeting potential clients, using your sales skills to sell recruitment services effectively
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, offering personalized solutions to their staffing needs
• Source, interview, and place qualified education professionals, ensuring a great match between candidates and clients
• Conduct regular sales calls and meetings to increase business opportunities and meet targets
• Manage the recruitment process from initial client inquiry through to candidate placement and aftercare
• Use CRM software to track progress and maintain accurate records.

If you would like to have a confidential discussion about this Senior Recruitment Consultant position, please apply to this advert today.

Senior Recruitment Consultant - London