Senior Recruitment Consultant

TeacherActive; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves mentoring a team, leading by example, and driving business growth in the education sector. Candidates should have a strong background in recruitment with a proven ability to exceed targets. The position offers uncapped commission, flexible working hours, and numerous benefits aimed at professional growth and wellness.

Benefits

Uncapped commission with no threshold

40 days work from home allowance

Reduced hours during school holidays

Birthday and life admin days

Charity volunteering day

Healthcare plan

Regular company events

Qualifications

• Experience in a 360 recruitment role is essential.
• Ability to lead teams and drive results.
• High standard of written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales and business development activities.
• Mentor and motivate Recruitment Consultants.
• Build relationships with schools and understand their staffing needs.
• Attract and place education professionals in roles.
• Attend client meetings and networking events.

Skills

Previous recruitment experience

Proven track record of exceeding targets

Strong communication skills

Outstanding organisational skills

Job description

Salary: £30,000- £41,950 + uncapped commission with no threshold

Are you ready to lead from the front, inspire a team, and elevate your recruitment career to the next level?

At TeacherActive, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our thriving team. If you’re already working in a 360-recruitment role and looking for that next step, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and succeed in a high performing, people first business.

Our Culture

We’re not just a recruitment agency, we’re a passionate, high energy team that thrives on connecting talented educators with inspiring opportunities. Our office is a fun, supportive environment where hard work is celebrated, and success is rewarded. With an impressive client list and a reputation as a market leader in the education sector, this is your chance to be part of something exceptional.

The Role : Senior Recruitment Consultant

As a Senior 360 Consultant, you'll be hands on with your own desk while also mentoring and inspiring a team to achieve incredible results. You’ll lead by example, build lasting partnerships with schools and educators, and drive business growth across your area.

Responsibilities

• Leading by example to drive sales and new business development activity
• Mentoring, supporting and motivating a team of Recruitment Consultants and Resourcers to ensure targets and KPIs are met and exceeded.
• Building strong, long term relationships with schools and understanding their staffing needs
• Attracting, interviewing, and placing top education professionals in exciting roles
• Attending client meetings, school visits, and networking events
• Driving performance through KPIs and structured business development
• Working collaboratively with the sales and compliance teams to ensure all candidates are onboarded compliantly and provide a seamless booking experience.

Take responsibility for improvements of key business areas.

Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of the education sector and specialist areas to maximise potential opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

We want someone who thrives in a target driven environment and is passionate about leading others to success.

Key attributes we value

• Previous recruitment experience within a 360 sales environment is essential.
• Proven track record of exceeding growth and GP targets.
• Ability to drive strong activity levels.
• Experience of leading teams to success.
• Previous work within a high compliance sector.
• A high standard of written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding organisational skills and strong attention to details.

What’s in it for you

At TeacherActive, we’re invested in your success. We provide industry leading training and ongoing coaching to ensure you’re equipped to achieve your goals and develop your career.

The Benefits

• Uncapped commission with no threshold
• Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
• Access to our Leadership Development Group to ensure you continually grow as a leader
• 40 days work from home allowance per year
• Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it
• Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
• Fantastic healthcare plan to support your wellbeing
• Regular company events that celebrate your success.

Working Hours

In term time, 1x (phone number removed)pm, 3x 7.30-5pm, 1x (phone number removed)pm

Reduced and flexible hours during the school holidays

Office based full time