Job Title : Senior Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector
Academics Ltd
Location : Ellesmere Port
Salary : £35k to £40k + Performance Bonuses with pathway to Team Leader
Type : Full-Time, Permanent, Warm Temp desk
Start Date : Immediate
About Us
We are a leading recruitment agency specializing in the education sector, partnering with schools, colleges, and educational institutions to deliver high‑quality talent solutions. We’re passionate about shaping the future of education and connecting exceptional candidates with opportunities that make a difference. Due to continued growth, we’re now looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic and successful team in Ellesmere Port.
The Role
As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in the development and delivery of recruitment services within the education sector. You will manage and grow existing client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and lead the recruitment process from start to finish. This role offers the opportunity to work with a variety of educational clients.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and manage relationships with new and existing educational clients
* Lead the end‑to‑end recruitment process, from vacancy brief to candidate placement
* Source, interview, and assess candidates to match the right talent to client needs
* Provide consultative advice to clients on recruitment strategies and market trends
* Drive business development activities and identify new opportunities within the education sector
* Work closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless and high‑quality service delivery
* Mentor and support junior recruitment consultants, fostering a collaborative team environment
Skills and Experience
* Proven experience as a Recruitment Consultant, ideally with a background in the education sector
* A strong track record of successful placements and business development
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to build and maintain long‑term client relationships
* Driven, results‑oriented, and able to work to targets and deadlines
* Knowledge of the education sector, including its recruitment challenges and trends, is highly desirable
* Team‑oriented with leadership potential, able to mentor and guide others
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with an attractive performance‑based commission structure
* Opportunities for career progression within a growing and supportive team
* Access to ongoing professional development and training
* A collaborative and fun working environment with regular team‑building events
If you're looking to kick start your career as a recruitment consultant in the Ellesmere Port area, and hoping to join a rapidly expanding, hugely successful business, with a great reputation and one of the lowest turnovers of staff in recruitment, then speak to us.
Email your CV or contact Craig Walker. Craig is very happy to discuss the role in more detail.
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