Overview
Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector in Birmingham. Salary: £27,000 – £32,000 basic + uncapped commission. We are expanding our Birmingham 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 (e.g., Industrial, Catering or Construction), 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 candidates
What 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 environment
What 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 recruitment
* We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity — all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none.
How to apply
Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat — heull to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.
Location: Birmingham • Role: Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector
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