Senior Recruitment Consultant

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As a leading education recruitment consultancy, Equal Education Partners is on the lookout for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team. Our mission is to recruit, develop, and retain the best education professionals while providing exceptional opportunities for learners. Our services encompass five key divisions: 1) Education Recruitment; 2) Professional Learning; 3) HE & STEM Partnerships; 4) Tutoring; and 5) Marketing.

Our extensive network includes over 120 schools & colleges, Welsh Government, UK Government, the Education Workforce Council (EWC), and numerous prestigious higher education institutions worldwide.

The Opportunity: Senior Recruitment Consultant

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and fostering relationships within the education sector. You will be responsible for sourcing, recruiting, and placing exceptional candidates in temporary, long-term, and permanent roles.

Your responsibilities will include engaging with clients to understand their needs, building a robust pipeline of candidates, and providing outstanding support throughout the recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with educational institutions to understand their staffing requirements.
• Source and attract high-quality candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, and headhunting.
• Conduct interviews and assessments to ensure a strong match between candidates and client needs.
• Support the recruitment team in achieving targets and driving overall sales performance.
• Provide exceptional candidate experiences to ensure engagement and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance and best practices are upheld.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff, sharing best practices and strategies for success.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment, preferably within the education sector.
• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A goal-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.
• Proficient with recruitment software and online recruitment tools.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical recruitment practices and the mission of Equal Education Partners.

Benefits

• £35,000 - £45,000 per annum plus commission
• 33 days of holiday per annum (including bank holidays)
• Work with an excellent team of highly motivated, professional and experienced colleagues who know how to get the job done and have fun at the same time
• Progression & rewards based on performance
• Flexible/hybrid working
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Private health insurance
• Significant financial Long Term Service Bonus
• Free car parking at our offices
• Professional learning & self development budgets
• Employer's pension scheme
• Paid team social activities