Education Recruitment Consultant – Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford (covering Norfolk, Kent, Hertfordshire)

Sector: Education Recruitment – Secondary, Tuition, SEN, and Primary

Overview:

A growing education recruitment team is seeking a motivated and proactive Recruitment Consultant. This is a full 360-degree recruitment role, providing the opportunity to develop your own desk, build strong client relationships, and deliver both permanent and contract placements across a diverse education portfolio.

The Role:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including business development, client management, and candidate placement.
• Develop and grow a desk within SEN, Primary, Secondary, or Tuition divisions.
• Take ownership of client relationships and generate new business independently.
• Collaborate with a small, high-performing team of education recruiters.
• Opportunity for career progression as the division expands.

Candidate Profile:

• Recruitment experience, preferably within education recruitment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with strong business development skills.
• Confident in building a desk and generating new business independently.
• Positive, resilient, and independent; able to take ownership of results.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to engage in all aspects of the recruitment process.

What We Offer:

• Starting salary up to £45,000, with regular enhancements based on achievements.
• Attractive commission structure with significant earning potential.
• Autonomy to manage your own desk without micromanagement.
• Supportive leadership team focused on personal development and retention.
• Flexible working arrangements for proven performers.

This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious recruiters to take ownership of their career in education recruitment, build a desk, and contribute to a growing team.