About This Role
This Education Recruitment Consultant position offers an opportunity to join a growing team, initially working remotely and then transitioning to an office base. The role involves attracting and matching candidates to positions in schools and nurseries, building client and candidate relationships, and understanding recruitment needs in the education sector.
Responsibilities
- Use sales, business development, marketing techniques, and networking to generate new business opportunities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools and nurseries across the South of England, including regular client visits and travel
- Develop a strong understanding of client recruitment needs and requirements
- Advertise vacancies and attract candidates through social media and online platforms
- Headhunt and proactively source suitable candidates
- Search job boards and databases to identify high-quality candidates
- Review CVs, conduct interviews, and create candidate shortlists
- Brief candidates on job responsibilities and benefits
- Prepare candidate profiles and correspondence for clients
- Coordinate interviews and manage feedback between clients and candidates
- Negotiate pay rates and placement terms
- Work towards and exceed targets relating to permanent placements and daily supply bookings
- Carry out daily sales and supply calls to build new client relationships and maintain existing partnerships
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within the recruitment industry
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Strong IT skills, including Outlook and Microsoft Word
- Confidence in learning and using internal CRM/database systems
- Excellent communication and telephone manner
- Strong sales and relationship-building skills
- Proactive and motivated approach to work
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- GCSE Grade A–C (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Excellent written English and grammar
- Strong customer service skills
- Professional and positive attitude
- Strong work ethic and willingness to succeed
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Nice to have:
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Previous experience within the education sector
- Level 3 Diploma in Recruitment Practice
Benefits
- Attractive and competitive commission structure
- Full training and ongoing professional development