Senior/Team Lead Recruitment Consultant

SKU Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Senior/Team Lead Recruitment Consultant for their education division in Newcastle. This role involves leading a team of recruiters, managing client relationships, and driving business development. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in education recruitment and a passion for mentoring. Offering a flexible salary, commission, and the opportunity for career progression to Branch Manager, this is a unique chance to shape a growing brand.

Benefits

Flexible salary

Commission up to 20%

Work from home once a week

Reduced hours during school holidays

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of education recruiters, supporting performance and growth.
• Manage your own billing desk while developing key client relationships.
• Drive business development within the education sector.

Skills

Education Recruitment

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Senior / Team Lead Recruitment Consultant – Education

Location: Newcastle (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 Newcastle.

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.