Job Detail

Recruitment Consultant

• Field: Personnel/Recruitment
• Deadline: 2026-03-16 09:03
• Reading, Berkshire

Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector
Reading
£27,000 - £32,000 + uncapped commission

Are you an experienced recruitment consultant ready for your next big opportunity?

Do you have a background in Education recruitment and want to join a team that truly supports your career development?

Or maybe you're currently recruiting in another high-volume temp sector (like Industrial, Construction, or Catering) and are ready to step into a booming and rewarding market? If so, we'd love to hear from you - we offer full cross-training into the Education sector.

Why join Academics?

We're one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, providing teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools every single day. Due to continued growth, we're expanding our Reading office and looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join the team.

What you'll be doing:
As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you'll:

Build and manage relationships with Primary and/or Secondary schools
Source, interview, and place high-quality candidates
Manage job advertising and candidate pipelines
Win and grow client accounts through excellent service and consistent communication
Negotiate contracts and provide ongoing support to clients and staffWhat we're looking for:

Strong background in recruitment or B2B sales
A self-starter with ambition and resilience
Excellent people and relationship-building skills
Previous experience in a temp or high-volume recruitment sector is ideal
Passion for delivering outstanding service to schools and education professionalsWhat you'll get in return:

A supportive, friendly team (no rigid KPIs or micromanagement)
Uncapped commission - your earnings are in your hands
Industry-leading training and development
Long-term career progression within a successful and growing company
A stable environment with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industryIf you're ready to build a career in one of the UK's most in-demand sectors, and you want to be part of a respected, expanding agency - let's talk!

Send your CV to Craig Walker or get in touch directly for a confidential chat about the role