Have you worked in education and are now looking to move into education recruitment? We have an exciting opportunity to join a new and thriving education recruitment agency in Plymouth.
Five Education is looking for a full-time Associate/Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our Plymouth team. We are a niche and independent agency, specialising in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). We have offices in Bristol and Plymouth, and we support schools across the South of England. We pride ourselves on a genuinely high-quality, ethical service, reflected by our outstanding Google reviews. We re a small, ambitious team with big growth plans, making this an exciting time to join and progress with us.
We are looking for someone who will be successful in developing business with current clients and in engaging new clients. We can offer a tailored role that fits your skills and experience, and there are opportunities for promotion and growth. We have an industry-leading commission structure with up to 17.5% of margin paid monthly.
If you have experience working in education, care, or a sales-based role, and you are motivated, driven, and financially ambitious, this could be an opportunity for long term career progression.
Essential criteria
Experience in education or recruitment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A proactive, can-do attitude
Excellent organisation and time management
A genuine drive to succeed and grow your desk
Full UK driving licence (not essential to have access to your own vehicle)
Ability to work full-time and commute to PL1 for early starts (7am)
Strong written and spoken English
Ability to provide proof of earnings (e.g. payslips)
Salary and Commission
£(phone number removed) basic salary
OTE: Year 1: £38,000 - 41,500; Year 2: £62,000 - 67,000
Uncapped commission up to 17.5% (paid monthly)
Additional Benefits:
27 days holiday (including term-time allowance), plus one extra day for every year of service
Annual company trip (we have been to Paris and Ibiza, our next trip is to Barcelona)
One free long lunch (90mins) per week
Regular team socials and incentives
A dedicated compliance team that manages all vetting
After probation:
Bupa dental and health care
Reduced hours during school holidays (usually 5 hours per day, and subject to performance)
Hybrid working (2 days from home, subject to performance)
Potential for company car
Potential for resourcing support
If you're looking for a change from the more corporate agencies, apply below or reach out to Beth on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential conversation.