Graduate Recruitment Consultant
£25,000 starting salary + performance related salary increases at 3, 6 and 12 months during your first year and reward incentives for outstanding achievements.
Are you an ambitious early-career professional or graduate looking for a rewarding, high-impact career with accelerated development? The Operam Education Group Academy is the place to launch your future!
Start Date: Monday 6th October 2025
Successful applicants will receive our Academy information pack following an initial chat with our Talent Team. We will ensure you are supported every step of the way through the application process and have all the information you need to consider a career with us.
What is an Education Recruitment Consultant?
Becoming an Education Recruitment Consultant offers a career with purpose, development, and high earning potential. This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where you will build sustainable and impactful relationships with schools, colleges and education professionals, matching the right people to the right job opportunities.
At its core, this is a career in sales. You will grow your own client base, manage vacancies, and work to achieve ambitious goals.
But what makes education recruitment different is the real impact you can make. Every day, you play a vital role in keeping classrooms staffed and supporting schools to deliver the best possible education for their children and students. Here, your success doesn’t just mean hitting targets; it means making a difference to learning outcomes and the career development of the school workforce.
If you're driven, people-focused, and motivated by both performance and purpose, this is a career where you can thrive.
We invest in your future with us…From Day 1!
Your journey at Operam will start with our 6-week accelerator Academy, designed to give you the tools and training you need to succeed as an Education Recruitment Consultant:
✅ Initial training takes place in our Manchester Head Office (Monday–Thursday & all expenses paid) you will receive expert-led training in business development, candidate management, negotiation, education compliance, and legislation.
✅ Fridays in-branch in Barnsley, gaining hands-on experience, shadowing senior recruiters, and immersing yourself in the real world of education recruitment.
✅ After 6 weeks, you'll graduate into your full-time in branch role from Week 7, with continued Academy support throughout your first 12 months.
✅ With guidance from experienced mentors, you’ll build a successful desk, grow your own business, and help schools find the talent they need to thrive.
✅ Your learning journey will continue with our career pathways, further development training programmes and industry leading recruitment qualification opportunities available to you.
Skills and Requirements
* Open to graduates, but a degree isn’t essential! We’re keen to hear from anyone with the right drive, mindset, and experience, including those from backgrounds in sales, retail, customer service, or any high-energy, people-focused or competitive environments i.e. sports (work or personal).
* Ideally you will have a UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, this helps when you need to travel to meet your schools (travel expenses are covered).
* We are equally keen to hear from career changers or individuals with proven success in sales, target-driven roles.
* Ambitious, driven individuals who are motivated to build a successful career with purpose.
* Resilient, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
* Strong work ethic and determination
* Excellent communication skills and confidence in building relationships.
* A positive, proactive mindset with a passion for achieving goals and making a difference.
Why Join Operam Education Group?
At Operam Education Group, we offer more than just a job, we provide a career with purpose, progression, and the chance to be part of an incredible journey.
Multi Award Winning Company – Best Companies award 2024
Reward & Recognition - Your hard work won’t go unnoticed, enjoy competitive pay, regular incentives, and recognition for your achievements. We have an annual, all expenses paid 2-day conference and award ceremony for all colleagues.
Amazing Benefits – Reduced hours in school holidays, Employee Assistance Programme, Perks & Savings app, extra day off on your birthday, Life Assurance and much more!
Collaborative Culture - Join a business built on inclusivity, support, wellbeing, and high performance. where you can thrive both personally and professionally.
Click here to check out our careers site for more information.
Interested to find out more?
Please apply and if your application is successful our Talent Team will arrange a call to guide you through the programme, our company story and chat through any questions you may have for us.
We can’t wait to hear from you