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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. xwzovoh
Seniority level
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
- Employment typeFull-time
Job function
- Job functionEducation, Sales, and Business Development
- IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting
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