Senior Recruitment Consultant

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Primary Education Recruitment

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive + uncapped commission - OTE -80,000+
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Take Your Education Recruitment Career to the Next Level

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Senior Recruitment Consultant - Primary Education to take ownership of a highly successful desk and play a key role in the continued growth of our Primary division.

With an established client base, strong market presence, and a warm desk generating significant revenue, this is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing Education Recruitment Consultant ready to maximise their earnings, expand their influence, and become a recognised specialist within the sector.

You''ll be joining at an exciting time, taking over a desk that has peaked at 150 days this academic year, providing an excellent platform for immediate success.

The Role

This is a senior billing position focused on managing and growing an established Primary Education recruitment desk. You''ll work closely with colleagues across the business, sharing best practice and supporting the development of less experienced consultants, while remaining focused on your own market and revenue generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a successful Primary Education recruitment desk
• Building and nurturing relationships with primary schools, academies and multi-academy trusts
• Winning new business and expanding existing client partnerships
• Sourcing, attracting and placing high-quality primary teaching and support staff
• Delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates
• Supporting and mentoring junior consultants, sharing knowledge and best practice
• Identifying market opportunities and driving business growth within your region
• Maintaining compliance with safeguarding and education recruitment standards
• Contributing positively to office performance, culture and collaboration

What We''re Looking For

• Proven success within Education Recruitment, ideally Primary Education
• A strong track record of billing and business development
• Experience in building long-term client relationships and developing new accounts
• A consultative, solutions-focused approach to recruitment
• The confidence to act as a senior figure within the team and support colleagues when required
• Strong commercial awareness and a results-driven mindset
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ambition to progress your career within a growing organisation

What''s in It for You?

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
• A warm, established desk generating strong billing opportunities
• Clear progression opportunities into leadership and management if desired
• The autonomy to run and grow your own business area
• Regular incentives, bonuses and recognition schemes
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A supportive, collaborative and high-performing environment
• The opportunity to become a recognised specialist within Primary Education recruitment

Why Join Us?

Join a business committed to delivering high-quality staffing solutions to primary schools while investing in the growth of its people. You''ll have the freedom to develop your market, build meaningful client relationships, and maximise your earnings, all with the backing of an experienced and supportive leadership team.

Apply Now

If you''re an experienced Education Recruitment Consultant looking to take the next step into a Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant role, we''d love to hear from you.

Please call Emma Bjelan on (phone number removed), submit your application, or email (url removed) with your CV and cover letter.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

''Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.''

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