Reed
(Senior) Recruitment Consultant
Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000 – £34,000 + uncapped commission
About the Role
We are looking for a driven and ambitious (Senior) Recruitment Consultant to join our Further Education division at Reed Specialist Recruitment in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, high-performing team and take ownership of a 360 recruitment desk, specialising in the growing and impactful Further Education sector. You will play a key role in developing new business, building long-term client partnerships, and sourcing high-quality candidates across a variety of education settings.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing a full 360 recruitment lifecycle from Business Development through to placement
- Proactively winning new clients and growing your desk within the Further Education sector
- Building relationships with Colleges, Sixth Forms, Training Providers, and Prison Education providers
- Sourcing and attracting candidates using a range of platforms including Reed’s internal database
- Writing and posting job adverts, screening candidates, and conducting interviews
- Managing client expectations and delivering a high-quality recruitment service
- Working towards and exceeding revenue and activity targets
About You
Essential:
- Previous experience in recruitment (agency or in-house)
- Strong business development / sales experience
- Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
- Experience using a range of job boards and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn, CV Library, Indeed)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
- Experience recruiting within the Education or Further Education sector
Apply Now!
If you’re an ambitious recruiter looking to take the next step in your career or join a high-performing desk within a growing market, we’d love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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