Job Description
Senior Recruitment Consultant – Education (Secondary, Temp) | London
Warm desk • Established client relationships • High‑performing team • Huge growth focus for 2026
Are you an experienced recruiter looking to take the next step in your career within a market that genuinely makes an impact? Our Education team at Hays is growing, and we’re looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Secondary Education Temp desk - one of our key focus areas for 2026.
Why this role?
* Warm desk – Step into an established portfolio with long‑standing, loyal Secondary school clients.
* Existing relationships you can leverage from day one no cold start.
* High-performing team of four, all collaborative, driven, and supportive.
* Huge opportunity for growth, progression and ownership as we continue to invest heavily in this sector.
What you’ll be doing
* Managing and growing a thriving Secondary temp desk
* Strengthening partnerships with schools and education leaders across London
* Go to market and build new relationships with local Secondary schools
* Building strong candidate communities and ensuring exceptional service
* Driving commercial growth through high‑quality relationship management
* Playing a key role in shaping one of our most successful and strategic teams
What we’re looking for
* Proven experience in recruitment (education experience is a bonus, not a must!)
* A relationship‑driven, people‑first approach
* Strong commercial instincts and a desire to grow a desk
* Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, supportive, high‑performance environment
What’s in it for you?
* A genuinely warm desk with immediate earning potential
* Clear progression pathways and leadership development opportunities
* A culture built around collaboration, ambition, and celebrating success
* The chance to make a meaningful difference in the education sector
If you’re ready to join a team that’s performing brilliantly and be part of our exciting growth plans apply now!
At Hays, we share a passion for creating a culture where there are opportunities for our people to flourish and succeed, whatever your background. We know that diversity of perspective and an inclusive approach, which encourages those experiences and views to be heard, is great for business and therefore your career with us.