Secondary Recruitment Consultant
Are you an experienced recruiter, graduate, or teacher seeking a dynamic and rewarding career in education recruitment?
Do you have a background in sales or business development and aspire to excel in a professional and supportive environment?
About Us:
Founded in 2008, Education People is a highly reputable independent education recruitment agency located near Whiteladies Road in Bristol. We specialise in placing primary, secondary, and SEN teachers, as well as support staff, into schools across the Southwest. Our comprehensive services cover day-to-day, long-term, and permanent contracts. We pride ourselves on our supportive and inclusive work culture, which encourages autonomy while promoting collaboration and mutual success.
The Role:
We are seeking a recruitment consultant to work alongside our current secondary consultant to expand our established secondary desk. This is a warm desk with longstanding clients and excellent relationships with schools and educators. Your primary responsibility will be to continue growing and developing this desk, leveraging our esteemed reputation to attract new candidates and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and manage the active secondary desk with your collegue by efficiently filling school bookings.
- Proactively identify and source high-calibre candidates through various channels.
- Conduct comprehensive screening and interviews of potential candidates.
- Cultivate and sustain robust relationships with both new and existing clients and candidates.
- Confirm and coordinate bookings with candidates and clients, ensuring seamless operations.
- Exhibit agility in making decisions and adapting to changes at short notice.
- Drive business development initiatives to expand our client base and market presence.
- Working hours 7am to 5pm on a rota basis (7-4, 8-5) on call 1 evening per week and one week end till 8pm.
This is by no means a complete list; adaptability is crucial in recruitment as your day plan can change at the drop of a hat. The industry is exciting, fast-paced, and requires someone with resilience, enthusiasm, and energy!
What We Offer:
- Attractive commission structure from day one, with potential to earn an additional £1,000 - £5,000 in the first year.
- Uncapped commission with no threshold, allowing you to reap the rewards of your hard work.
- Generous holiday entitlement: 22 days + bank holidays + your birthday off.
- A friendly, vibrant, and supportive work environment with a strong team ethos.
- Casual dress code on Fridays to foster a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension, sick pay, and other perks.
- Reduced working hours during school holidays (6-hour shifts or similar).
- Hybrid working option available after probation (1 day per week).
- Additional benefits such as on-site parking, breakfast/fresh fruit, team lunches, and social events.
- Christmas bonus and contribution towards gym membership.
- Structured training programme and ongoing support to aid you in achieving and exceeding targets.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Confident and articulate communicator, comfortable with extensive phone interactions.
- Highly motivated, with a strong ability to meet deadlines and targets.
- Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and demonstrates quick thinking.
- Exceptional organisational and multitasking skills.
- Strong team player, willing to take initiative and contribute to collective success.
- Previous sales experience, particularly in making outbound sales calls.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Teams, with a robust administrative background.
- Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively within a team.
Join Us:
If you possess the drive, skills, and enthusiasm to excel as a Recruitment Consultant with Education People, we encourage you to apply. Please send your CV to us promptly or contact us directly to discuss the role in more detail. Become a part of our dedicated team and help us continue to support schools and educators in finding rewarding opportunities.