Recruitment Consultant - Reed : Job Details

• Location: Brentford, London
• Job Type: Full-time permanent, Hybrid (2 days at home, 3 days in the office)

We are seeking an Education Recruitment Consultant to join a leading educational recruitment agency. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for the education sector and a talent for sales, who is ready to connect education professionals with fulfilling roles within schools.

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with education professionals to match them with suitable roles.
• Offer personalized support to candidates, ensuring alignment between their career aspirations and available opportunities.
• Work closely with schools and head teachers to provide consultative staffing solutions.
• Develop and maintain expertise in the field of educational recruitment.
• Engage in sales activities, including making outbound calls and attending client meetings.
• Negotiate pay rates and foster positive, long-term relationships with candidates.
• Monitor job placements to ensure satisfaction and meet financial targets.

• Proven sales ability and a minimum of 1 year of recruitment experience, preferably in temporary recruitment.
• Bachelor’s degree (2:1 or above).
• Understanding of the UK education system.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanour.
• Ambition for a long-term career in recruitment.
• Self-motivated, deadline-oriented, and empathetic.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Confidence in conducting interviews and engaging with senior stakeholders.

• Access to a modern office environment and complimentary gym membership.
• Clear career progression pathway.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Supportive management and a vibrant, diverse team culture.

Hours:  Monday to Friday 7am to 4.30pm, and 8am to 5.30pm on an alternating basis through the week. The hours are shorter during school holidays and will be 9am to 5pm