Senior/Team Lead Recruitment Consultant

SKU Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing recruitment company in Leeds is looking for a Senior / Team Lead Recruitment Consultant in the Education sector. The role involves leading and mentoring a team, managing client relationships, and driving business development. Candidates should have proven experience in education recruitment and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A flexible salary is offered depending on experience, along with a commission structure and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible salary based on experience

Commission up to 20%

1 day WFH for work-life balance

Reduced hours during school holidays

Career pathway to Branch Manager

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Education Recruitment, ideally in a Senior or Team Lead role.
• Strong track record in billing and managing client relationships.
• Experience in mentoring or supporting junior consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of education recruiters.
• Manage your own billing desk and key client relationships.
• Drive business development in the education sector.

Skills

Leadership skills

Client relationship management

Team mentoring

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Senior / Team Lead Recruitment Consultant – Education

• Location: Leeds (1 day WFH)
• Salary: Flexible, dependent on experience
• Commission: Up to 20% with no threshold
• Hours: Reduced hours during school holidays
• Career Progression: Pathway to Branch Manager

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant to step into a Senior or Team Lead position with a rapidly growing recruitment company. The business has achieved exceptional growth expanding to a headcount of 15 within just 18 months and now seeks a motivated leader to drive the next stage of its development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of education recruiters, supporting performance and growth.
• Manage your own billing desk, maintaining and developing key client relationships.
• Drive business development within the education sector, securing new school partnerships.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth delivery of temporary and permanent staffing solutions.
• Contribute to team strategy, growth plans, and recruitment initiatives.
• Act as a role model, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing team culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Education Recruitment, ideally as a Senior or Team Lead.
• Strong track record in billing and client relationship management.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior consultants.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Ambitious mindset with the desire to progress into a Branch Manager role.
• Based within commutable distance of Leeds.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible, competitive salary depending on experience.
• Commission structure up to 20% with no threshold.
• 1 day WFH for flexibility and work‑life balance.
• Reduced hours during school holidays.
• Genuine career pathway to Branch Manager.
• Opportunity to join a company with strong growth, support, and progression opportunities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced recruiter to take the next step in their career and play a key role in shaping the future of a fast‑growing education recruitment brand.