Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector
Central London
£35,000 – £40,000 + uncapped commission

Are you an experienced recruitment or sales consultant looking to step into the rewarding and fast-growing education recruitment sector?

Join Academics, one of the UK’s leading education recruitment consultancies with over 100 consultants across 20+ branches nationwide. We supply teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff daily to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools.

About the role:

* Senior Recruitment Consultant based in London
* Work with Primary Secondary and/or SEN schools
* Ideal candidates have a strong recruitment or sales background; cross-sector training into education available (Catering, Industrial, Construction, etc.)
* Join one of the most successful education recruitment offices in London with a supportive yet fast-paced environment

What you’ll be doing:

* Generating new business and maintaining existing client relationships
* Advertising roles and managing candidate pipelines
* Arranging interviews and placing candidates in both short- and long-term roles
* Contract negotiations and ongoing customer service for schools and education professionals

What we’re looking for:

* Proven success in recruitment or sales roles
* Ambition to transition or grow within the education recruitment sector
* Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills
* A proactive, driven approach to hitting targets and delivering outstanding service

What you’ll get:

* Competitive base salary (£35k-£40k DOE)
* Uncapped commission and bonus potential — earn well beyond your base
* A respected brand with a strong local reputation
* Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding business
* Supportive, friendly team culture with low staff turnover

All candidates and schools are met face-to-face, reflecting our commitment to honesty, quality, and outstanding safeguarding compliance.

If you’re ready to advance your recruitment career in London with a company known for success and employee satisfaction, we want to hear from you.

Send your CV or contact Craig Walker for a confidential conversation about the role.