Recruitment Consultant

Education Sector

Location: Maidstone, Kent (1 day per week working from home)

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (DOE) + commission & benefits

About Us

Our client is a market-leading education recruitment agency, specialising in placing high-quality teaching and support staff across schools and educational settings nationwide. We pride ourselves on our consultative approach, building long-term relationships with schools and candidates to ensure the best possible outcomes.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and ambitious 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team in Maidstone. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, rewarding sector, where no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle – from business development with schools to candidate attraction and placement – making a genuine difference in the education sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strong relationships with schools, MATs, and other educational settings.
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities through calls, visits, and networking.
• Source, interview, and build relationships with high-quality teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff.
• Match candidates to suitable roles, ensuring both client and candidate satisfaction.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including compliance and safeguarding checks.
• Achieve and exceed sales and activity targets.
• Maintain accurate records on the company CRM.

About You

We are looking for an individual who is:

• 2 years + 360 recruitment experience is essential, ideally within the education sector.
• Target-driven with a proven track record in business development and account management.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about education and making a difference to the lives of children and young people.
• Full UK driving licence (for client visits).

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary of up to £35,000 (DOE) plus uncapped commission.
• Flexible working with 1 day per week working from home.
• Clear progression pathways with ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Additional incentives, rewards, and team events.
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off.

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Wisdom Recruitment are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

As a specialist Rec 2 Rec agency with over 18 years’ experience, we partner with recruitment agencies across Sussex, Surrey, London, Kent, Essex, Hampshire and Dorset.

If this role is not quite right, please feel free to send your CV to the team at Wisdom for a confidential discussion or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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