Recruitment Consultant - #2168884

Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector
Edgbaston, Birmingham (B15)
£28,000 - £45,000 + Uncapped Commission
Education recruitment can be highly rewarding. You get all the benefits of being a Recruitment Consultant, paired with the opportunity to give back to your community and schools that you support.

We are looking to add an experienced Recruitment Consultant to our growing, high-performing team based at our Edgbaston office. Who will be responsible for managing and growing their own desk, covering the Primary, Secondary or SEND sector, depending on previous experience. As a Recruitment Consultant you will be joining an established brand that has been supporting schools across the West Midlands for over 30 years.

This opportunity requires previous recruitment or B2B experience, ideally in the education or healthcare sectors, however, experienced consultants form other sectors who are looking for an opportunity to give back or develop in their career are encouraged to apply.
As part of the Pertemps Network Group, you'll have access to award-winning training, excellent infrastructure, dedicated support, uncapped earning potential, progression opportunities and the stability of one of the UK's largest independent recruitment groups.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and growing a specialist recruitment desk across SEND, Secondary or Primary, depending on your experience.
• Developing strong relationships with new and existing clients and candidates.
• Recruiting and placing high-quality teachers, teaching assistants and support staff into schools across the West Midlands.
• Developing new business through networking, referrals and proactive business development.
• Managing accounts and delivering a high-quality, tailored recruitment service.
• Building a successful desk while representing The Education Network's values of transparency, integrity and community impact.
• Taking part in fundraising activities, giving back to schools, delivering food hampers, and making a positive impact in the local community.

What We're Looking For

• Previous recruitment consultant or B2B sales experience – education recruitment experience is beneficial but not essential if you have worked in a fast-paced temporary recruitment setting.
• A proven ability to build relationships and develop business.
• A commercially driven, target-focused approach.
• Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills.
• Someone who enjoys taking ownership and wants the opportunity to grow their own desk.
• A team player who values collaboration but is confident working independently.
• A genuine commitment to delivering an outstanding service to clients and candidates.

What You'll Get in Return

• £28,000 – £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Uncapped commission with no ceiling on your earning potential.
• Award-winning training and development through the Pertemps Network Group.
• A genuine opportunity for career progression and development.
• Reduced working hours during school holidays.
• An established brand with over 30 years of experience and strong local relationships.
• Excellent operational, compliance and infrastructure support.
• A welcoming Edgbaston office with free onsite parking.
• Access to the Pertemps Employee Share Scheme.
• A social, supportive team that celebrates success together.
• The opportunity to give back through school, charity and community initiatives.
• Progression and personal development opportunities across PNG.

Ready for Your Next Move?
If you're an experienced Recruitment Consultant looking for more autonomy, better support, strong earning potential and the opportunity to do work that matters, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Harry Chase or Marie Quarterman at The Education Network Birmingham for a confidential conversation.


The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.