Job Description
Recruitment Consultant – Join a Team That’s Redefining Education Recruitment!\nLocation: Salford Quays, Manchester\nHours: Full Time\n\n7.30am – 4pm x2 days per week\n7.30am - 5pm x2 days per week\n7.30am – 4.30pm Friday's\nWork from home Wednesday's\nEnjoy reduced hours (9am – 3pm) during school holidays\nAbout Us\nVision for Education is proudly part of The Edwin Group, a Top 10 UK Employer (Sunday Times Best Places to Work). Rated ‘Excellent’ by our people across the board, we’re known for our world-class employee engagement, ethical leadership, and purpose-driven culture.\n\nAs a carbon-neutral, ESG-certified 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 walk the talk on wellbeing, inclusivity, and climate action.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nWe’re on the lookout for a number of experienced sales professionals to join our lively and ambitious Manchester team, supporting SEND, Primary or Secondary schools across Manchester and Greater Manchester.
If you want to work with the best, build lasting client relationships, and feel genuinely valued-this is the role for you.\n\nExpect:\n\nA warm desk and uncapped commission opportunities\nClear, supported progression all the way to Branch Manager\nA fun, high-performing, team-first culture\nA chance to make a meaningful difference in education\nWe’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.\n\nThe Role – What You'll Be Doing\n\nThis is a fast-paced, people-first role that blends recruitment, sales, and account management:\n\nWorking with a large client base - many of the schools nationally work exclusively with Vision for Education\nUsing sales, business development and marketing techniques and networking opportunities to attract business from client schools\nDriving business development through relationship-building and outreach\nVisiting schools and deepening client engagement\nFinding, engaging, and placing brilliant educators in the right roles\nUsing social media, headhunting, and networking to build talent pools\nManaging applications, interviews, references, and placements\nUsing our Salesforce system to track progress and keep things moving\nSupporting schools with sponsorship opportunities\nAct 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\n\nWho We’re Looking For\n\nYou’ll be a proactive, experienced sales professional ready to grow your desk and make an impact.\n\nProven sales ability\nFull UK driving licence with access to a car (essential)\nStrong communicator with a consultative sales style\nOrganised, resilient and self-motivated\nA natural relationship-builder and team player\nDriven to exceed targets while staying true to ethical business practices\n\nWhat You’ll Get in Return\n\nUncapped commission\nFree parking on site\nEnhanced parental leave\nFlexible school holiday hours\nRegular team events, incentives, and celebrations\nOngoing training and career development\nModern, professional office with a supportive culture\nA chance to make a real difference in education\n\nReady to take the next step in your recruitment career?\n\nClick ‘Apply Now’ with your CV and join a company that’s as ambitious and passionate as you are.\n\nProcess:\n\nScreening 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.\nPhone 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.\n1st Interview - This first stage will involve meeting your potential manager and team members.\nBranch shadow – This is a great opportunity to get a taste of what the role will entail, sit with your potential colleagues and ask questions.\nFinal Stage Interview - The final interview involves meeting a Senior Stakeholder in the business.\nThe 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.\n\n#internaledwin