Senior Recruitment Consultant

S Knights Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment organization is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant focused on schools across the Midlands. This role involves managing key relationships, leading a team, and using data to drive recruitment strategies while offering the flexibility to work from home with travel. Ideal candidates will have significant recruitment experience, especially in the education sector, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Professional development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, ideally in schools or education.
• Proven success in managing teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with school employers across the region.
• Lead and coach a team to achieve KPIs.
• Build long-term partnerships with schools.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Client engagement

Recruitment expertise

Knowledge of education sector

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant (Schools)
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: East & West Midlands (home-based with regional travel)

Do you have experience recruiting within schools and education? This exciting senior role combines strategic leadership with hands-on employer engagement, giving you the opportunity to shape the way schools attract talent and training.

Company

This is a forward-thinking organisation that works closely with schools, training providers, and employers to create opportunities for learners and professionals. They are proud of their collaborative culture, offering flexibility, professional development, and the chance to influence education recruitment across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Managing school employer relationships across the region.
• Leading and coaching a team of Account Managers to achieve KPIs.
• Building long-term partnerships with schools to meet recruitment needs.
• Using workforce data to identify hiring trends and opportunities.
• Acting as the main point of contact for senior stakeholders in schools.
• Ensuring delivery of high-quality recruitment and training services.

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, ideally in schools or education.
• Leadership skills with proven success in managing teams.
• Strong relationship-building and client engagement skills.
• Knowledge of education, skills, or employability sectors.
• Flexible to travel across the Midlands.

Apply Now

If you're ready to step up and lead recruitment within the schools sector, this role is for you — apply today