Senior Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

JR United Kingdom; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the education sector is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Ellesmere Port. This role involves managing client relationships and the full recruitment process for temporary positions, offering clear paths for career progression. The company values supportive culture and professional development.

Benefits

Clear progression to Team Leader role

Supportive, people-first culture

Ongoing professional development and training

Engaging team culture with incentives

Qualifications

• Proven success in a fast-paced recruitment environment, ideally education.
• Track record of billings and new business development.
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with educational institutions and clients.
• Conduct the full recruitment cycle from vacancy brief to placement.
• Mentor junior colleagues and provide market insights.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Business development

Organizational skills

Team-focused mindset

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16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

Ellesmere Port, Chester

Permanent People is working in partnership with a long-established and highly respected education recruitment business based in Ellesmere Port. Due to sustained growth, they are now looking to hire a Senior Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a warm temp desk and play a key role in their continued success. This role also offers a clear path to Team Leader level for the right individual.

The Role:

As a Senior Consultant, you’ll manage and grow relationships with schools and educational institutions, placing top-tier candidates into temporary roles. You’ll take full ownership of the recruitment process while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to progress their recruitment career in a rewarding, people-focused sector.

Please note this role is fully office based working hours are 7:00 – 16:30 or 7:30-17:00 during term time and 9:00-15:00 during school holidays

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing and expanding relationships with existing education clients
• Driving new business development across the local education market
• Running the full 360 recruitment cycle from vacancy brief to placement
• Sourcing, interviewing, and assessing candidates to ensure best fit
• Providing market insight and consultative advice to clients
• Supporting and mentoring junior colleagues as needed
• Maintaining a strong presence in the local education community

Ideal Experience:

• Proven success working in a fast paced, Temp sector as a Recruitment Consultant dealing with both clients and candidates (education experience ideal, but not essential)
• Track record of billings and business development
• Confident communicator with excellent client-facing skills
• Highly organised, target-driven, and able to work under pressure
• A collaborative, team-focused mindset
• Familiarity with the fast-paced nature of temp recruitment
• Knowledge of the education sector is advantageous

What’s on Offer:

• Clear progression to Team Leader role
• Supportive, people-first culture with low staff turnover
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Warm desk with strong existing client base
• Engaging team culture with regular incentives and events

If you're a driven recruiter looking for your next challenge in the Ellesmere Port area - with a warm desk, real progression, and a fantastic team environment - we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with Beth Long at Permanent People for a confidential chat.