Academics
Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector
Halifax
£27,000 – £32,000 + uncapped commission
Full training provided | Excellent earning potential
Looking to take your recruitment career to the next level?
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies as we grow our new and fast-expanding Halifax branch.
We're on the lookout for a motivated Recruitment Consultant to help develop our market share further by placing teachers and teaching assistants into both short and long-term roles across local schools.
Why join Academics?
- We're one of the top education recruitment consultancies in the UK, with over 100 experienced consultants nationwide.
- The education sector is thriving, and we're investing in the next generation of consultants to grow with us.
- Our Halifax office already has a great local reputation – you'll be stepping into a warm, high-potential market.
What you'll be doing:
- Building strong, long-term relationships with local schools
- Generating business opportunities and growing your client base
- Advertising roles, interviewing candidates, and arranging placements
- Visiting schools and supporting clients with staffing needs
- Working towards targets with uncapped commission and regular incentives
What we're looking for:
- Recruitment or strong B2B sales experience (any sector considered)
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- A self-starter with ambition, resilience, and drive
- Someone who is both career-focused and financially motivated
What you'll get:
- Full training and ongoing support from experienced mentors
- Clear career progression – many consultants move up within 12 months
- Uncapped commission + bonuses – earn well beyond your base salary
- A busy, supportive, and fast-paced team environment
- Join a company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment
If you're looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment in the Halifax area, and want to be part of a successful, growing business with a strong local presence – we want to hear from you.
Send your CV or contact Craig Walker today – he'll be happy to tell you more about the role.
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