Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Overview

JUST GRADUATED? START YOUR CAREER WITH QUALITY IN EDUCATION RECRUITMENT!

Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career? Do you want to join a multi award-winning agency that invests in your growth? Want access to unmatched business opportunities and fast-track your progression? Ambitious, driven, and looking for a high-earning career? If you’re shouting YES
, we want to hear from you!

JOIN SMILE EDUCATION – WHERE GRADUATES BECOME INDUSTRY LEADERS

As part of our exciting expansion, Smile Education is offering recent graduates the chance to join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies as a Graduate Education Recruitment Consultant
. Whether you studied business, psychology, drama, sports, or something else entirely – if you’ve got energy, ambition and people skills
, we’ll give you the tools to succeed.

Starting basic salary: £25,250 + uncapped commission
Realistic 1st Year OTE: £30–35k (top performers earn £100k+)
Location: City centre office with hybrid flexibility
Hours: 7.30am – 4.30pm (reduced hours on offer in school holidays!)
Career Path: Clear progression into senior and management roles

Start date: January 2026

WHY START YOUR CAREER WITH US?

• Join a multi-award-winning agency, including 'Recruitment Company of the Year' (APSCo)
• Gain exclusive access to business opportunities competitors can’t match
• Earn a recognised industry diploma in recruitment
• Enjoy our annual company-paid overseas conferences (past trips: Portugal, Ibiza, Barcelona, Majorca!)
• Get involved in our committees focused on mental health
  , diversity and inclusion
  , and community impact
• Early finishes, and a real focus on your well-being

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

This is a sales-focused career
, but don’t worry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know! You’ll:

• Build relationships with schools and recruit teachers for permanent and temporary roles
• Use job boards, social media, and interviews to find and place the best candidates
• Take part in cold calling
  , business development
  , and full 360 recruitment
• Work towards weekly goals with the support of an experienced team
• Conducting telephone, virtual, and face-to-face interviews with candidates.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR IN A GRADUATE

You don’t need prior recruitment experience — we’re looking for potential, not expert
. We want graduates who are:

• Confident communicators and natural relationship builders
• Goal-oriented, driven, and eager to prove themselves
• Problem-solvers with a positive, proactive attitude
• Resilient, team-focused, and open to feedback
• Full UK driving licence holders (or actively learning)

We do not offer sponsorship now or in the future (full UK RTW is required)

THE PERKS DON’T STOP THERE…

• 24–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus your birthday off!)
• Early finishes: 4 pm Fridays and 3:30 pm in school holidays
• Uncapped commission – earn from day one
• Hybrid working with a modern city-centre base

INTERESTED? LET’S TALK!

Ready to launch your career with one of the UK's top education recruiters?

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