Education Recruitment Consultant - #2150791

Join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment businesses, specialising in the placement of supply teachers, support staff, and permanent education professionals across schools nationwide.

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you’ll have the autonomy to manage your own desk, build strong and lasting relationships with schools and candidates, and take ownership of your success. You’ll be joining a supportive, entrepreneurial environment where your ambition is encouraged, your development is prioritised, and every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference to the education sector

Job role;

• Responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying and attracting suitable candidates to nurturing client relationships and fulfilling bookings
• Maximise the Divisions revenue and to ensure profitability in a fast paced environment through:
• Business development
• Attracting & selecting candidates, helping them through the compliance process
• Fulfilling client bookings
• Client & candidate support
• Administration
• Marketing
• Achieving targets

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities by researching and approaching potential clients
• Identifying key tenders and contributing towards bids, as required.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients to understand their recruitment needs, culture, contractual requirements and future plans.
• Conduct client visits to develop relationships

Candidate Sourcing & Management:

• Attract and source suitable candidates through various channels, including; job boards, social media, professional networks, headhunting and referrals.
• Draft compelling job advertisements and utilize various media to maximize candidate reach.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and screenings to assess candidate skills, experience, motivations, and suitability for roles.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of candidates and client interactions.

Recruitment Process Management:

• Match suitable candidates to bookings, ensuring a strong fit between candidate aspirations and client requirements.
• Facilitate all bookings, pay and any issues that arise
• Working alongside the Compliance Dept, ensure core compliance criteria is obtained and satisfactory including but not limited to reference checks, Enhanced DBS, TRA checks, RTW etc
• Ensure all bookings are on the system in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation, KCSIE Safer Recruitment and company policies.

Safeguarding & Complaints

• Receive, assess and prioritise all complaints and safeguarding concerns, ensuring they are dealt with in a prompt and appropriate manner
• Working with Compliance, ensure investigations are conducted, gathering any evidence and maintained detailed records
• Seek guidance and assistance from Compliance, HR or Manager as required

Achieving Targets & Reporting:

• Work towards and consistently exceed individual and team targets for candidate placements, bookings and revenue generation.
• Maintain accurate records of all recruitment activities and provide regular reports on progress.
• Continuously monitor market trends and industry developments to inform recruitment strategies.
• Any other duty or project, as reasonably required by the business

Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications:

• Solid and proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant or in a similar sales/business development role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Strong sales, negotiation, and persuasion abilities.
• Highly organized with exceptional time management and multitasking skills, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A goal-oriented approach with a strong drive to achieve and exceed targets.
• Problem-solving aptitude and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
• Resilience and tenacity to overcome challenges and rejections.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software, applicant tracking systems (ATS), and CRM tools.
• Knowledge of the education market
• Good understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Statutory Guidance

Desirable Skills (if applicable):

• Understanding of employment law and best practices in recruitment.
• REC Certificate in Recruitment Practice
• Experience with specific sourcing techniques (e.g., Boolean search, passive candidate engagement).

Benefits

• Uncapped commission: Industry leading commission structure
• Generous Holidays: 27 days holiday plus bank holidays to keep your work-life balance healthy
• Multiple Incentives: Rewarding commission structure, bonus schemes, and other exciting incentives to motivate and celebrate your success
• Career Development: Clear progression paths and opportunities to grow within the company — we invest in your professional growth
• Hybrid working available