Educational Recruitment Consultant – Future Branch Manager Opportunity
Location: Manchester / Hybrid (Office + Work From Home)**
Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Are you an ambitious, people-focused professional with school experience and a strong understanding of compliance?
Do you want a role with genuine autonomy, hybrid working, and a clear pathway to senior leadership?
If so, this is an exceptional opportunity.
About Us
We are a values-driven, fast-growing education recruitment agency committed to raising standards, supporting schools, and delivering a transparent, ethical service. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a standout individual who can grow with us — and eventually lead our Manchester branch.
The Role
As an Educational Recruitment Consultant, you will play a central role in developing and managing relationships with schools and candidates across Greater Manchester. Your role will include:
* Building and nurturing strong relationships with school leaders, candidates, and partners
* Managing both new and existing accounts while developing new business opportunities
* Running the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, interviewing, vetting, placing, and supporting education staff
* Completing compliance checks (DBS, references, vetting) to the highest safeguarding standards
* Handling candidate and client interactions professionally and confidently
* Visiting schools to understand their staffing needs and offer tailored solutions
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring fast, efficient compliance processes
* Contributing to the growth of the Manchester division with the opportunity to progress into a leadership role
Who We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for someone who understands the education sector, is confident with compliance and relationship management, and is ready to take the next big step in their career.
Essential Experience:
* Experience working in a school (TA, teacher, cover supervisor, or similar)
* Experience in compliance, administration, or safeguarding
* Strong communication, organisation, and people skills
* Ability to manage clients, candidates, and a busy workload
* A proactive, energetic, and positive approach
* Genuine passion for supporting education
Highly Desirable (Strong Preference):
* Previous experience in recruitment (any sector, but education preferred) OR
* Strong existing relationships/contacts with local schools
Hybrid Working & Flexibility
We believe in work–life balance and trust. You can expect:
* Hybrid working – a blend of office days and working from home
* Flexible start/finish options depending on school and candidate activity
* Autonomy to manage your own desk and workload
Career Progression – A Real Opportunity to Lead
This role has exceptionally strong progression opportunities.
We are looking for someone who can:
Grow their own desk
Take on more responsibility
Develop into a senior consultant
And ultimately run the Manchester branch
This is not a vague promise — this is a committed succession route for the right person.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary + uncapped, high-earning commission structure
* Hybrid working with strong autonomy
* Full training and ongoing CPD
* Clear, realistic progression pathway
* Supportive, positive, values-driven team
* The chance to build and eventually lead a branch
Ready to grow, lead, and make a real difference in education?
We’d love to hear from you