Senior Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

Recruitment Professionals; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Preston is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant to drive business growth and maintain strong client relationships. The role requires significant experience in education recruitment and a proven billing history. You will also mentor junior consultants within a high-performing team. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working hours, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Work from Home Wednesdays

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in education recruitment.
• Proven track record of strong and consistent billings.
• Leadership or mentoring experience within a recruitment setting.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential for client visits).

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing client accounts within the education sector.
• Driving new business through proactive outreach and networking.
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced consultants.
• Placing teaching and support staff into schools across the region.
• Meeting and exceeding personal and team billing targets.

Skills

Education recruitment experience

Strong billing history

Mentoring skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Recruitment Professionals is currently supporting a leading education recruitment agency in Preston in their search for a Senior Recruitment Consultant. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced recruiter with a strong billing history and a passion for mentoring and team leadership.

Role Overview:
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be instrumental in driving business growth, maintaining strong client relationships, and supporting junior team members. You’ll work within a high-performing team that values flexibility, collaboration, and results.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing and developing client accounts within the education sector

Driving new business through proactive outreach and networking

Mentoring and supporting less experienced consultants

Placing teaching and support staff into schools across the region

Meeting and exceeding personal and team billing targets

Candidate Requirements:

Significant experience in education recruitment

Proven track record of strong and consistent billings

Leadership or mentoring experience within a recruitment setting

Valid UK driving licence and access to a car (essential for client visits)

Driven, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent service

What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

Office-based in Preston with Work from Home Wednesdays

Flexible working hours, including reduced hours during school holidays

Career development opportunities within a supportive and ambitious team

To apply or find out more, please send your CV to [e-mail]