Job Title: Senior Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector

Academics Ltd

Location: RochesterSalary: £28k to £35k + Performance BonusesType: Full-Time, Permanent, Temp deskStart Date: Immediate

About Us:We are a leading recruitment agency specializing in the education sector, partnering with schools, colleges, and educational institutions to deliver high-quality talent solutions. We're passionate about shaping the future of education and connecting exceptional candidates with opportunities that make a difference. Due to continued growth, we're now looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic and successful team in Rochester (Medway City Estate).

The Role:As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of recruitment services within the education sector. You will manage and grow existing client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and lead the recruitment process from start to finish. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of educational clients.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and manage relationships with new and existing educational clients
Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy brief to candidate placement
Source, interview, and assess candidates to match the right talent to client needs
Provide consultative advice to clients on recruitment strategies and market trends
Drive business development activities and identify new opportunities within the education sector
Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless and high-quality service delivery
Mentor and support junior recruitment consultants, fostering a collaborative team environment

Skills and Experience:

Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally with a background in the education sector
A strong track record of successful placements and business development
Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
Driven, results-oriented, and able to work to targets and deadlines
Knowledge of the education sector, including its recruitment challenges and trends, is highly desirable
Team-oriented with leadership potential, able to mentor and guide others

What We Offer:

Competitive salary with an attractive performance-based commission structure
Opportunities for career progression within a growing and supportive team
Access to ongoing professional development and training
A collaborative and fun working environment with regular team-building events

If you're looking to kick start your career as a recruitment consultant in the Rochester area, and hoping to join a rapidly expanding, hugely successful business, with a great reputation and one of the lowest turnovers of staff in recruitment, then speak to us.

Email your CV or contact Craig Walker. Craig is very happy to discuss the role in more detail.