Senior Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - Further Education - The Protocol Group - Nottingham - Up to £29k Base + Uncapped Commission - Permanent Role / Full Time - 37 Hours Per Week (All Year Round)

Are you a driven and ambitious recruitment professional with a passion for education and business growth? Here at The Protocol Group (part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group), we're looking for a Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team, specialising in Further Education recruitment across colleges, training providers, and educational institutions.

In this role, you'll be at the forefront of expanding our client base within the Further Education sector, combining your recruitment expertise with a strategic mindset to identify new opportunities, build lasting relationships, and deliver exceptional talent solutions.

• Develop and execute a business development strategy to grow the Further Education client portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers across colleges and training providers.
• Source, attract, and place high-quality candidates in roles ranging from lecturers to support staff.
• Stay up to date with sector trends, funding changes, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider recruitment team to ensure seamless service delivery.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in recruitment, ideally within the Further Education or public sector.
• Strong business development skills with a track record of winning new clients.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A proactive, target-driven mindset with a passion for education.
• Knowledge of FE funding, safeguarding, and compliance is a plus.

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive team culture with clear progression pathways.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in the education sector.