Recruitment Consultant

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

£30,000 - £34,000

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Recruitment Consultant who understands the unique demands of the education sector. Join a friendly and growing team in our Scunthorpe office where you'll run and manage a successful Secondary desk and have the opportunity to earn uncapped bonus!

Recruitment in this space is fast-paced and rewarding, and your knowledge will be key to building strong relationships with schools and education professionals. With our industry-leading training, transparent career development framework, and a culture that values sector-specific insight, you’ll have the tools and resources to excel.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Maintain and develop business from existing clients and engage with new ones.
• Perform phone-based sales calls to grow your desk through active business development.
• Attend client meetings to convert non-users to active clients.
• Interview and expand your pool of candidates to meet the needs of the clients.
• Meet KPI targets and adhere to audit and compliance requirements.
• Posting job adverts and managing applications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in education recruitment and/or resourcing is highly advantageous.
• Car driver is preferable for meetings, recruitment events, business needs
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Proactive and driven, with a commitment to achieving targets.
• Ethical approach to recruitment with a focus on quality and compliance.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with uncapped bonus plus extensive rewards & benefits.
• Incentive schemes including holiday vouchers, spend-as-you-wish vouchers, and the chance to win a luxury electric vehicle.
• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• Personal development funding and discount with Reed Courses.
• Access to Reed Reward Hub with access to wellbeing resources, gym discounts, savings with online shopping and cashback.
• Health cash plan giving you cashback on everyday healthcare expenses plus much more!

Ready to take your education recruitment career to the next level? This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced consultant who knows the education sector inside out. Join an industry leader that values your expertise and offers clear progression, strong support, and exceptional earning potential. If you’re driven, knowledgeable, and passionate about connecting schools with top talent, this could be the perfect role for you

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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.