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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
  
  Mid-Senior level

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Education, Sales, and Business Development
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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