About the role
Recruitment Consultant – Join a Team That’s Redefining Education Recruitment!
Location: Brooklands, Plymouth
Hours: Full Time
1. 7.30am – 4pm x2 days per week
2. 7.30am - 5pm x2 days per week
3. 7.30am – 4.30pm Friday's
4. Work from home Wednesday's
5. Enjoy reduced hours (9am – 3pm) during school holidays
About Us
Vision for Education is proudly part of The Edwin Group, a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, for the third consecutive year. Rated ‘Excellent’ by our people across the board, we’re known for our world-class employee engagement, ethical leadership, and purpose-driven culture.
As a carbon-neutral, ESG-leading organisation, we’re not just leading the education sector-we’re creating positive change for schools, communities, and the planet. Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and we proactively champion wellbeing, inclusivity, and climate action.
Why Join Us?
We’re on the lookout for an experienced sales professionals to join our lively and friendly Plymouth team, supporting Secondary schools across Plymouth and Cornwall. If you want to work with the best, build lasting client relationships, and feel genuinely valued-this is the role for you.
Expect:
6. A warm desk and uncapped commission opportunities
7. Clear, supported progression all the way to Branch Manager
8. A fun, high-performing, team-first culture
9. A chance to make a meaningful difference in education
We’re not a one-size-fits-all team-we celebrate individuality, but we’re united by our drive, our values, and our love of what we do.
The Role – What You'll Be Doing
This is a fast-paced, people-first role that blends recruitment, sales, and account management:
10. Working with a large client base - many of the schools nationally work exclusively with Vision for Education
11. Using sales, business development and marketing techniques and networking opportunities to attract business from client schools
12. Driving business development through relationship-building and outreach
13. Visiting schools and deepening client engagement
14. Finding, engaging, and placing brilliant educators in the right roles
15. Using social media, headhunting, and networking to build talent pools
16. Managing applications, interviews, references, and placements
17. Using our Salesforce system to track progress and keep things moving
18. Supporting schools with sponsorship opportunities
19. Act as an Ambassador for the Group’s ESG strategy and you demonstrate this through a commitment to adopt, promote and comply with ESG policies, developments, and initiatives
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll be a proactive, experienced sales professional ready to grow your desk and make an impact.
20. Proven sales ability
21. Full UK driving licence with access to a car (essential)
22. Strong communicator with a consultative sales style
23. Organised, resilient and self-motivated
24. A natural relationship-builder and team player
25. Driven to exceed targets while staying true to ethical business practices
What You’ll Get in Return
26. Uncapped commission
27. 25 days annual leave bank holidays your birthday off
28. Fantsstic healthcare package
29. Free parking on site
30. Enhanced parental leave
31. Flexible school holiday hours
32. Regular team events, incentives, and celebrations
33. Ongoing training and career development
34. Modern, professional office with a supportive culture
35. A chance to make a real difference in education
Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career?
Click ‘Apply Now’ with your CV and join a company that’s as ambitious and passionate as you are.
Process:
36. Screening Process - Our screening process is designed to assess candidates in a fair way. This gives you an opportunity to share your skill, experience and passion.
37. Phone Call with the Talent Team - You will share a call with our Talent Acquisition team who will answer any questions you have about the role, our business and any next steps.
38. 1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members.
39. Branch shadow – This is a great opportunity to get a taste of what the role will entail, sit with your potential colleagues and ask questions.
40. Final Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.
The Edwin Group do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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