Senior Education Recruitment Consultant

Posted 01 May 2025
Salary £30000 - £45000 per annum + Commission and Benefits
LocationBedford
Job type Auxo Commercial
Discipline HR, Recruitment & Talent AcquisitionSales & Business Development
Reference162771_1746093051

Job description

Senior Education Recruitment Consultant - Bedford Area - c. £35,000 - 40,000 p.a. (dep on experience) + Commission

Are you an experienced Senior Education Recruitment Consultant looking for your next opportunity in a supportive, high-performing environment? Join one of the UK's leading, award-winning education recruitment agencies, based in the Bedford area, and help shape the future of schools across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Cambridgeshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a hot desk with strong existing relationships and immediate billing potential.

What We're Looking For:

Must have at least 12 months' experience in education recruitment
✅ Proven billing history and ability to manage a 360° recruitment desk
✅ Strong relationship-building and business development skills
✅ A full UK driving licence and access to a car (school visits required)
✅ Passion for the education sector and making a difference

What's in It for You:

  • 💷 Up to £40,000 basic salary + uncapped commission (flexible on the level of experience)
  • 🎯 Accelerator bonuses, quarterly incentives, and annual trips abroad
  • 📚 Industry-leading training & development from our in-house L&D team
  • 🏖 26 days' holiday + bank holidays and uncapped paid leave from year 2
  • 🧘 Benefits package including:
    • Pension & death in service policy
    • Eye care & EAP
    • Discounted gym membership
    • Weekly fruit deliveries & Cycle to Work scheme

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Manage and grow a warm desk, placing teaching and support staff into primary, secondary, SEND schools and nurseries.
  • Build strong relationships with schools and education professionals.
  • Conduct school visits, client meetings, and candidate interviews.
  • Drive business development to expand your client base.
  • Work towards individual and team revenue targets in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Hours:

Hybrid working 2/3 days home/office

Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 4:30pm

Friday, 7.00am - 4.00pm
(Reduced hours during school holidays)

Apply Now

If you're ready to hit the ground running and take your education recruitment career to the next level, apply today and we'll be in touch to discuss your next move.