Job Type: Full Time – Permanent Location: Cardiff / Hybrid Area: South Wales Sector: Education Recruitment (Primary desk) Salary: From £33,000 DOE Benefits Start Date: ASAP Advertiser: Hoop Education Executive Recruitment Partner (Education Division – Primary Desk) Cardiff / Hybrid £33,000 DOE Benefits Ready to elevate your career? Working for a company that doesn’t share your values or nurture your development? Is this you? Do you have proven 3 to 4 years' worth of 360 recruitment experience in the education sector? Are you skilled at headhunting, business development, and relationship management? Do you bring creativity, proactivity, and a strategic mindset to candidate attraction and client engagement? Do you communicate and negotiate with confidence, always representing your candidates' and clients' best interests? If this resonates, we'd love to speak with you. What will the successful Experienced Recruitment Consultant deliver? Take full ownership of a 360-degree recruitment desk in education Headhunt, source, and nurture a high-calibre candidate pipeline Develop and maintain senior-level relationships with schools and teaching professionals Write and optimise job adverts across multiple platforms Conduct candidate interviews and prepare them for client engagement Guide clients and candidates through negotiations and offer management Proactively secure new business and grow existing relationships Meet and exceed activity and profitability targets At Hoop Education, you won’t just fill roles — you’ll shape futures. We believe your success lies in purposeful work, smart strategy, and genuine connections. Why Hoop? As a “Hoopie”, you’re not just part of a business — you're part of something owned by its people. We were the first recruitment agency in Wales to become an Employee-Owned Trust, and it shows in everything we do. Here’s what you can expect: Flexible / hybrid working Industry-leading commission scheme Pawternity leave Birthday leave Team socials & anniversary gifts Clear progression path from Day 1 A culture of trust, honesty & collaboration Still wondering? This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a leadership mindset — owning your desk, driving strategy, and delivering results that matter in the education sector. If you're ready to lead, and positively shape futures — Hoop Education is the place. We value hard work, we back our people, and we succeed together