Job Title: Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £35,000 per annum + uncapped commission
Working Pattern: Full Time | Hybrid Working Available
Summary of Opportunity:
educationRnR is looking for an ambitious and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Chelmsford. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business that is genuinely committed to improving outcomes across the education sector through high-quality recruitment, consultancy and professional support services.
We are not a traditional sales-driven recruitment agency. educationRnR was built by education professionals and recruitment specialists who understand the real challenges schools face. We work closely with schools, trusts and educators across Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, Hertfordshire, London and beyond, providing a relationship-led approach with integrity, professionalism and sector expertise at the centre of everything we do.
This role would suit someone with recruitment experience, education sector knowledge, or a motivated sales background looking to move into a meaningful and rewarding industry.
About educationRnR:
educationRnR is an education-focused recruitment and consultancy business supporting schools, MATs and education professionals across the UK. Alongside recruitment, our growing brands include ChatEd, educationDIRECT and ConsultRnR, helping schools access wider strategic support, thought leadership and specialist services.
We are proud of our compliance standards and operate in line with APSCo Compliance+ expectations, ensuring schools and candidates receive a professional, ethical and safeguarding-focused service. We are building a modern education business that combines recruitment expertise with sector knowledge, innovation and credibility.
About the Role:
* Build and manage relationships with schools, trusts and education professionals
* Source and interview teachers, support staff and leadership candidates
* Match candidates to suitable long-term, permanent and supply opportunities
* Support candidate compliance and safeguarding checks
* Write and advertise job vacancies across multiple platforms
* Work collaboratively with the wider educationRnR team and associated brands
* Maintain excellent service standards with both schools and candidates
* Contribute to the continued growth of educationRnR across the education sector
The Requirements:
* Previous recruitment, sales or education experience preferred
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Organised, proactive and able to manage a busy workload
* Confident using CRM systems, email and online recruitment platforms
* Professional, resilient and target-focused mindset
* Full UK driving licence preferred
* Passion for supporting schools and education professionals
The Benefits:
* Hybrid working opportunities
* Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious business
* Clear progression opportunities as the company expands
* Access to multiple educationRnR brands and projects
* Flexible and modern working culture
* Genuine opportunity to make a difference within the education sector
How to Apply:
If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Recruitment Consultant ready to take on an exciting opportunity with educationRnR in Chelmsford, we would love to hear from you.
educationRnR - Your trusted recruitment partner for schools and educators
“educationRnR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to show this same commitment. educationRnR is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation