Academics
Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector
Stoke
£27,000 – £32,000 basic + uncapped commission
Looking for your next step in recruitment? Or ready to switch sectors and find more purpose in your work?
Join one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies – and be part of something meaningful.
We're expanding our Stoke office and are looking for a driven, confident Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Whether you're already working in Education recruitment, or come from a high-volume temp background (like Industrial, Catering or Construction), we'd love to hear from you – we offer full cross-sector training.
Why join Academics?
Every day, our nationwide teams provide teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools. With demand for high-quality education staff growing rapidly, now is the perfect time to join our team.
We've built one of the strongest brands in the sector, giving you a solid platform to succeed, backed by an experienced leadership team and a supportive culture.
What you'll be doing:
- Developing strong relationships with new and existing schools
- Sourcing, interviewing, and placing education professionals
- Writing job adverts and managing candidate pipelines
- Arranging interviews and managing placements
- Negotiating contracts and delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
What we're looking for:
- Experience in recruitment or B2B sales (education sector experience is a bonus, but not essential)
- Great relationship-building skills and commercial awareness
- A proactive, driven, and resilient mindset
- Someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment
What you'll get:
- A competitive base salary (£27k-£32k DOE)
- Uncapped commission
- Full training and career development support
- A friendly, supportive culture – no rigid KPIs or micromanagement
- A stable company with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in recruitment
We pride ourselves on quality, transparency, and integrity – all schools and candidates are met face-to-face, and our safeguarding record is second to none.
Ready to take the next step?
Send your CV or get in touch with Craig Walker for a confidential chat – he's happy to tell you more about the role and what makes Academics a great place to work.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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