Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a Recruitment Consultant focused on education and special educational needs (SEND) to work remotely. Applicants should have at least 2 years of recruitment experience in the UK market, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle. This role offers an attractive monthly salary of R24,000 plus commission.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of recruitment experience in the UK market (contract/interim focus).
• Experience in education, SEND, healthcare, or public sector recruitment.
• Strong understanding of recruitment compliance and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to post-placement.
• Build and maintain talent pools of Educational Psychologists and SEN professionals.
• Develop relationships with schools and local authorities.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

Shape the Future of Education Recruitment Work Remotely with a Specialist Search Firm

Remote | R24 000 per month + Commission | UK Hours (9:00 - 17:30 SAST)

About Our Client

A specialist Interim Management and Executive Search firm supporting public sector and education clients across the UK. With an extensive senior network and a proven track record of placing top-tier candidates, they deliver high-impact projects aligned with their clients' strategic goals. Known for their consultative approach and deep sector knowledge, they're trusted partners to organisations nationwide.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

This is a delivery-focused recruitment role for someone with experience in the UK contract market, particularly within education, healthcare, or public sector recruitment. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for contract and interim roles across special educational needs (SEND) and Educational Psychology, a critical and in-demand area. The focus is on building strong candidate pipelines, developing client relationships, and delivering a high-quality, consultative recruitment service.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 2 years experience in UK contract recruitment (education, healthcare, or public sector preferred)
• Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to post-placement
• Build and maintain talent pools of Educational Psychologists, SEN professionals, and senior interims
• Support vendor-managed services and project-based recruitment needs
• Proactively develop relationships with schools, local authorities, and private organisations
• Ensure compliance with client and sector-specific requirements
• Drive new business and build on existing client relationships
• Negotiate contracts, rates, and terms with clients and candidates

About You

• 2+ years of recruitment experience in the UK market (contract/interim focus)
• Experience in education, SEND, healthcare, or public sector recruitment
• Strong understanding of recruitment compliance and contract management
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple roles and projects simultaneously
• Self-motivated, commercially minded, and results-driven
• Knowledge of Educational Psychology or SEN is a strong advantage