Job Description

https://www.wisdomrecruitment.co.uk/job-search/1684-education-recruitment-consultant/education/city-of-london/job 2025-06-12 11:50:06 2026-01-07 Wisdom Recruitment Job Ref LKED062025
Description
Education Recruitment Consultant - London
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and results-oriented Education Recruitment Consultant to join a thriving team based in London. This role involves sourcing high-quality teaching and support professionals for educational institutions across London while applying strong business development skills to grow and maintain client relationships.
This is a role where your efforts directly contribute to improving outcomes in the education sector. If you're passionate about education and thrive in a target-driven environment, this position offers both purpose and progression.
Key Responsibilities:

• Build and nurture strong relationships with educational institutions and candidates.
• Implement strategic recruitment methods to attract and retain top education talent.
• Screen and interview candidates to ensure suitability for a range of school-based roles.
• Deliver tailored recruitment solutions based on individual school needs.
• Work towards performance goals and KPIs with a focus on quality placements.
• Stay informed on industry developments, trends, and regulatory changes.
• Represent the organisation at networking events, career fairs, and school visits.
• Provide market insights to clients and candidates, including salary benchmarking and career advice.
• Ensure full compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Maintain accurate records and track recruitment processes using a CRM system.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or a similar target-driven environment (education sector experience preferred).
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business development capability and a proactive approach to new opportunities.
• Highly organised with effective time management skills.
• Confident negotiator and problem solver.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of the UK education landscape is advantageous.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive base salary (28,000-35,000 DOE)
• Attractive commission structure
• Flexible working arrangements post-training
• Permanent, full-time role (Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, between 7am-6pm)
• Reduced hours during school holidays
• Early finish or late start every Friday during term time
• Extended lunch breaks
• Staff discount and wellbeing programme (including EAP access)
• Private medical cover via Bupa
• Dog-friendly office environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a meaningful impact in education recruitment while enjoying a supportive and flexible working culture.
Ready to take the next step in your recruitment career? Apply now!

• Wisdom Recruitment acting as an employment agency with regard to this vacancy.

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