Education Recruitment Consultant

Location:

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Start date:

As soon as possible

Contract:

Full-time

Hours:

7:15am-5pm (reduced hours during school holidays)

Salary: £27,000-£33,500 basic (depending on experience)
Realistic first year OTE: £45,000-£55,000 (uncapped commission)

Heart of Supply is an education recruitment agency built on strong relationships, high standards, and consistency. We work closely with schools and educators to deliver reliable support and a service people genuinely trust.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with schools through regular contact, visits, and service delivery
• Developing and growing your desk through proactive business development
• Registering, interviewing, and supporting candidates through compliance and placement
• Matching the right candidates to the right roles
• Managing bookings, feedback, timesheets, and follow-ups
• Keeping systems and records accurate and up to date
• Acting as a consistent, trusted point of contact for schools and candidates

• Proven sales experience (recruitment, account management, business development, or another sales‑led role)
• Confidence picking up the phone and building relationships from scratch
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills
• A proactive, resilient mindset and the ability to manage a varied workload
• Clear communication and a professional, ethical approach
• Someone who takes pride in their work and follows things through properly
• Comfortable working independently, while contributing positively to a close‑knit team
• A full UK driving licence (the role involves visiting schools across Lincolnshire)

Experience in education recruitment is helpful but not essential. What matters most is attitude, ambition, and the ability to build relationships.

• A relationship‑led environment where quality and consistency matter
• Competitive basic salary with realistic, achievable OTE and uncapped commission
• Autonomy to manage and grow your desk with clear expectations and support
• Reduced working hours during the summer holidays
• A supportive, close‑knit team with high standards
• The opportunity to influence how the business develops and how success is measured

If you’re an experienced salesperson or recruiter looking for a role where relationships matter and effort is recognised, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.