Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application. Guildford £27,000 - £32,000 basic + uncapped commission

Looking for your next step in recruitment? Or ready to switch sectors and find more purpose in your work? Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies - and be part of something meaningful.

We're expanding our Guildford office and are looking for a driven, confident Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you're already working in Education recruitment, or come from a high-volume temp background (like Industrial, Catering or Construction), we'd love to hear from you - we offer full cross-sector training.

Why join Academics?

Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools. With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team.

We've built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture.

What you'll be doing:

Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines Arranging interviews and managing placements Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidatesWhat we're looking for:

Experience in recruitment or B2B sales (education sector experience is a bonus, but not essential) Great relationship-building skills and commercial awareness A proactive, driven, and resilient mindset Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environmentWhat you'll get:

A competitive base salary (£27k-£32k DOE) Uncapped commission Full training and career development support A friendly, supportive culture - no rigid KPIs or micromanagement A stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitmentWe pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity - all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none. xehkeey

Ready to take the next step? Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat - he's happy to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work