Recruitment Consultant - Education

Education Recruitment Consultant – Primary Desk £27,000–£35,000 basic + Uncapped Commission OTE £65,000–£85,000 Bristol (Whiteladies Road, Clifton) – Free Parking + Excellent Transport Links

This is amazing desk with real earning potential!

Are you a driven, people-focused recruiter ready to take ownership of a thriving desk and earn serious money?

Join Education People, a highly respected boutique recruitment agency with 18 years’ success, and step into a well-established Primary desk covering schools in the South West

This is a genuine opportunity to grow an already successful desk, build long-term relationships with schools and teachers, and enjoy uncapped commission with the full support of an experienced, down-to-earth team.

What You’ll Do

• Manage and grow a profitable, well-established Primary desk
• Account manage long-standing school clients and win new business
• Match and place registered teachers and support staff into day-to-day cover, long-term contracts, and permanent roles
• Recruit and register high-quality candidates (LinkedIn, job boards, careers fairs, networking)
• Write compelling job adverts and run proactive sourcing campaigns
• Conduct school visits and deliver exceptional customer service
• Drive desk growth through targeted business development.

The role is fast-paced, varied, and you’ll see your results quickly — perfect for someone who thrives on targets and enjoys real ownership.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-educated (or equivalent recruitment/sales experience)
• 6+ months’ experience in a target-driven, phone-based role (recruitment, telesales, call centre, or similar)
• Confident communicator with strong phone and written skills
• Ambitious, resilient, and hungry to build a rewarding recruitment career
• Proactive “can-do” attitude and a genuine interest in education
• Previous recruitment experience is advantageous but not essential — we provide excellent training.

What You’ll Get

£27k–£35k basic salary (depending on experience)

• Uncapped commission — top performers on this desk regularly achieve £65k–£85k OTE
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Reduced hours every 6 weeks during school holidays
• Full in-house training and ongoing support from a team with 30+ years’ combined expertise
• Company pension
• 1 WFH day per month (once established)
• Regular team socials and a genuinely supportive, non-corporate culture
• Free on-site parking + superb location on trendy Whiteladies Road, Clifton (5 mins from Clifton Down station)