Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

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Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

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Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

Manchester

We’re working with one of the UK’s market leaders in education recruitment, and they’re looking to appoint an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant to join their high-performing team in Manchester.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a company consistently rated “Excellent” by its employees and recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024.

The Role

You’ll be working with primary schools across Greater Manchester, recruiting high-quality teaching and support staff for short, long-term, and permanent placements.

This is a 360 recruitment position that offers autonomy, a well-established client base, and a fun, supportive team culture.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Full 360 recruitment responsibilities – business development, candidate attraction, and placement
  • Building strong, consultative relationships with schools and educators
  • Using CRM and social media tools for candidate sourcing and marketing
  • Visiting client schools and maintaining long-term partnerships
  • Managing interviews, shortlisting, and placements
  • Working collaboratively with a team while managing your own desk

What You Need

  • MUST have prior experience in education recruitment – this is essential
  • Strong business development and sales skills
  • Highly organised with excellent time management
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and driven to succeed
  • Confident communicator, both in person and over the phone
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates

What’s On Offer

  • Basic salary up to £40,000 DOE
  • Open-ended commission scheme
  • Fantastic career progression opportunities
  • Company/team performance incentives throughout the year
  • Reduced working hours during school holidays (9am-3pm)
  • Flexible working – work from home Wednesdays
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Extra day off for your birthday
  • Regular team social events
  • Friendly and professional team environment
  • Free on-site parking

Working Hours

  • Full time:
  • Mon & Tue: 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • Wed: Work from home
  • Fri: 7:30am – 4:30pm
  • School holidays: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Interested?

If you’re an experienced education recruiter looking for a supportive environment and a role that offers autonomy, rewards, and long-term career growth – we want to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Beth Long at Permanent People R2R for a confidential discussion.

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Education, Sales, and Business Development

  • Industries

    Staffing and Recruiting

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