Principal Recruitment Consultant\n\nPrincipal Recruitment Consultant | Milk Education | Manchester\n\nYou’re already a proven recruiter. What you’re looking for now is the right platform.\n\nAt Milk Education, we’re looking for an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant who values autonomy, influence over their desk, and the backing of a high-growth, purpose-driven business. This is an opportunity to apply your recruitment expertise within education recruitment, or transition into the sector with strong support, while operating in an environment built for high performance.\n\nIf you’re commercially driven, relationship-led, and motivated by long-term growth and earning potential, this role offers the platform to deliver both.\n\nWhy Milk Education?\n\nMilk Education is an independently owned education consultancy with ambitious national growth plans.

In just 3.5 years, we’ve grown from 4 offices to 9, including recent launches in Nottingham and London City Centre.\n\nWe operate with a modern, high-trust culture that gives senior consultants the freedom to run their desk like a business, supported by industry-leading technology, strong leadership, and a genuinely values-led environment. We’re also proud founders of the Make Life Kind Foundation, ensuring the work we do has impact beyond revenue.\n\nWith over 120 staff already on the journey, this is a business built to scale and to reward those who help drive that growth.\n\nThe Role: Principal Recruitment Consultant\n\nAs a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you’ll operate in a full 360 capacity, owning and developing relationships across Primary, Secondary or SEND education. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your market, grow your client base, and drive revenue, while contributing to the wider growth of the Manchester branch.\n\nThis role is ideal for a senior consultant who enjoys billing at a high level and wants a clear, transparent route to Management  (should leadership be part of your longer-term plan).\n\nKey responsibilities of a Principal Recruitment Consultant include:\n\nBuilding and developing long-term partnerships with schools\nDriving new business through strategic, value-led business development\nManaging the full recruitment lifecycle end to end\nMarket mapping and identifying growth opportunities\nDelivering a high-quality experience for both clients and candidates\nPlaying a key role in the continued expansion of the branch\nWhat’s in it for you?\n\nHighly competitive commission structure (10% - 20% of all weekly GP)\nBig Biller Bonus (£5k a year bonus for £200k+ billers)\nClear progression framework from day one (defined pathway)\n23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + Xmas eve, Birthday and Charity days\nExtra holidays available for school governors\nMarket-leading recruitment tech.\nEmpowerment Days: work from home twice a month (increasing to three)\nOnline Doctor Service & Employee Assistance Programme\nLife Insurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection\nPersonal and professional development tailored to senior consultants\nFree mortgage consultation, eye tests & will-writing service\nWellness Wednesdays (extended lunch)\nEarly Finish Fridays and in-house bar to celebrate the end of the week to\nDog-friendly offices\nMajor annual company events and regular team socials\nReady to take ownership of your next move?\n\nIf you’re a Principal Recruitment Consultant who wants more control, more reward, and a business you can genuinely buy into, Milk Education offers a platform where your experience is valued and your impact is visible.\n\nLet’s grow together