Looking to kick-start a career in recruitment?
Do you enjoy building relationships, speaking to people, and making a real impact?
At Coba Education, we’re looking for a motivated and driven individual to join our growing Northampton team. You’ll step into a warm desk with established school partnerships across Northamptonshire, giving you the perfect platform to succeed from day one.
The Role
As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be responsible for managing, growing and building new relationships with schools across the county, supporting them with their staffing needs across daily supply, long-term, and permanent roles. This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where no two days are the same.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Building and nurturing relationships with schools, including Cover Managers, and Headteachers
- Proactively making calls to generate new business and arrange client meetings
- Identifying and developing new leads into active opportunities
- Matching candidates to school requirements and delivering excellent service
- Managing the full recruitment process from sourcing to placement
- Supporting candidate registrations, interviews, and onboarding
- Ensuring all safeguarding and compliance checks are completed (DBS, references, UK ENIC where required)
- Working towards and exceeding weekly targets
What We’re Looking For
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Positive, driven, and eager to learn
- Highly organised with the ability to manage a busy workload
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)
- Previous experience in recruitment or business development/sales (desirable)
Working Hours & Location
- Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm
- Office-based in Northampton
- Travel required for client visits
What We Offer
- Uncapped commission structure with excellent earning potential
- Supportive and engaging team environment
- Full training and ongoing professional development
- Clear progression opportunities
- Reduced working hours during school holidays
- Comprehensive benefits including:
-Pension
-Gym membership
-Private health insurance
-Income protection
- Company events and incentives
Why Join Coba Education?
We’re a relationship-driven education recruitment agency with a strong reputation across the Midlands. You’ll be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, celebrates success, and is genuinely invested in your career development.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ambitious, people-focused, and ready to build a rewarding career in recruitment, we’d love to hear from you.
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