Job Description
Nexter is a specialist nursery recruitment agency supplying temporary and permanent staff to early years settings across West Yorkshire and London. We’re a small, energetic and supportive team focused on high standards, fast response times and building strong relationships with nurseries and candidates.
We’re looking for a confident, organised and people-focused Nursery Recruitment Consultant to help us grow our Yorkshire desk. This is a varied role combining business development, candidate recruitment, and day-to-day client support.
You will:
* Build warm and trusting relationships with nursery managers
* Make proactive calls to nurseries to offer staff and understand their needs
* Develop new client accounts and book face-to-face visits
* Manage incoming booking requests and fill shifts quickly and accurately
* Advertise roles, screen applicants and conduct interviews
* Complete DBS, reference and compliance checks
* Maintain accurate records across our internal systems
* Support permanent recruitment by taking vacancy briefs and submitting suitable candidates
This is a phone-based, people-centred role with lots of variety, pace, and problem-solving. You’ll be speaking to nurseries and candidates throughout the day, helping both sides find the right fit.
If you enjoy juggling multiple tasks, building relationships and seeing the immediate impact of your work, this is a role where you’ll thrive.
Requirements
Essential
* Confident communicator with a clear, friendly telephone manner
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Happy working in a structured, fast-paced, office-based environment
* Comfortable with proactive calling and client outreach
* Positive attitude, resilience and reliability
* Competent with IT systems and able to learn new software quickly
Desirable
* Recruitment experience (any sector)
* Nursery/Early Years sector knowledge or experience
* Background in sales, account management or customer service
Benefits
1. Competitive salary + achievable bonuses
2. 25 days holiday + bank holidays
3. Full training and clear development pathway
4. Friendly and supportive team environment
5. Real variety: a mix of sales, bookings, client care and candidate work
6. Fast-moving role where you can make an impact quickly
7. Opportunity to grow as the business expands across Yorkshire and London
Requirements
Requirements (Essential Criteria) Successful candidates must meet the following non-negotiable criteria: Qualification: Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent. Experience: Proven experience in working in an Early Year Setting. Knowledge: Detailed knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a sound understanding of child's development. Leadership Capability: Ability to lead a team of adults effectively. Safeguarding Compliance: This post requires an Enhanced Criminal Records Check (DBS). All candidates must be prepared to disclose any convictions or orders. We require a minimum of 2 references and right to work in the UK.