Are you motivated by success and driven by results?
Do you have the confidence to grow your own client base and exceed targets?
Looking for a role where your ambition and hard work translate directly into rewards?
Join Vida Education, a trusted and expanding education recruitment agency based in Poulton, supporting schools and colleges across Lancashire and Cumbria.
We’re looking for a confident, ambitious Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of their own desk – building lasting relationships, driving new business, and matching talented education professionals with the schools that need them.
About the RoleThis is a fast-paced, full-cycle recruitment role where you’ll manage every stage of the process from developing new client relationships to placing high-quality candidates in schools.
You’ll work closely with both clients and candidates to deliver tailored recruitment solutions, while achieving personal and team targets.
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy a challenge, are naturally competitive, and take pride in providing excellent service that builds loyalty and trust.
Key Responsibilities:
Build and nurture relationships with schools and candidates across your region
Drive new business through proactive sales calls, networking, and client meetings
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle – from taking job briefs to successful placement
Maintain strong communication throughout the recruitment process
What We’re Looking For
Sales Focused: Confident making calls, developing business, and working towards targets
Driven and Self-Motivated: You thrive on achievement and take ownership of your results
Excellent Communicator: You build trust and rapport quickly with clients and candidates
Organised and Resilient: You stay composed under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively
Experience: Ideally 12 months in recruitment or a similar sales/account management role – but attitude and drive matter most
Why Join Vida Education?
Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and performance bonuses
22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and a two-week Christmas shutdown
Reduced hours during school holidays for a better work-life balance
Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
A supportive, close-knit team that celebrates success and values collaboration
APSCo accredited, DfE approved, and CCS framework listed – a trusted name in education recruitment
A positive, professional working environment where hard work is recognised and rewarded
Ready to Join Us?If you’re ready to take control of your career and succeed in a role where your performance truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and a short covering letter to For any questions or more information, don’t hesitate to get in touch