Recruitment Consultant in Chigwell, Essex

Recruitment Consultant – SEN Education Recruitment

Location: Chigwell, Essex
Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:30pm
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About SENCare Recruitment

SENCare Recruitment is a growing, specialist recruitment agency based in Chigwell, Essex. We focus on providing high-quality recruitment solutions across the Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social Care sectors throughout the UK.

We work closely with specialist SEN schools, mainstream schools, alternative provisions, residential care settings and local authorities, supplying experienced professionals on a temporary, long-term and permanent basis.

Our specialist roles include SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors, Support Workers, Therapists and Senior Leadership professionals.

As we continue to expand, we are looking for an ambitious, driven and motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our team and play a key role in developing our business.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Recruitment Consultant who enjoys building relationships, developing new business and working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

You will be responsible for managing the full 360 recruitment process, from sourcing candidates and developing client relationships to successfully placing professionals within specialist education and care settings.

We are looking for someone who is confident, commercially minded and motivated by success, with the ambition to build and grow their own recruitment desk.

Key Responsibilities

• 360 Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment cycle, from initial business development through to successful candidate placements.

• Business Development: Identify and approach new schools, education providers and care organisations to generate new business opportunities.

• Candidate Sourcing: Proactively source, screen and register suitable SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Behaviour Mentors and Support Workers.

• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients.

• Candidate Management: Conduct telephone interviews, assess suitability, arrange interviews and trials, and provide ongoing candidate support.

• Compliance: Ensure candidates meet relevant safeguarding and recruitment requirements, including Enhanced DBS checks, references and right-to-work verification.

• Advertising: Create and post engaging job advertisements across recruitment platforms and social media.

• CRM Management: Maintain accurate candidate and client records, ensuring the recruitment database is regularly updated.

• Targets & KPIs: Work towards individual recruitment targets, business development objectives and performance KPIs.

• Ongoing Support: Provide excellent customer service to clients and candidates, including occasional out-of-hours assistance when required.

About You

We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to succeed.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales or business development.

• A confident and professional telephone manner.

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.

• A proactive, ambitious and target-driven approach.

• The motivation to develop new business and maximise earning potential.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.

• The ability to multitask and perform effectively under pressure.

• A professional, reliable and hardworking attitude.

Previous experience in education recruitment or an understanding of Special Educational Needs (SEN) would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join SENCare Recruitment?

At SENCare Recruitment, you will have the opportunity to join a growing specialist agency where your contribution can make a genuine difference.

We offer:

• The opportunity to develop and manage your own recruitment desk.

• The chance to build lasting relationships with schools and education providers across the UK.

• A supportive, friendly and ambitious working environment.

• Opportunities for career progression as the business continues to grow.

• A rewarding role combining commercial success with making a positive impact on the lives of children and young people with additional needs.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious Recruitment Consultant or sales professional looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact SENCare Recruitment directly and ask to speak with John Stokes to discuss the opportunity further.

Safeguarding & Data Protection

SENCare Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all employees to share this commitment.

All personal information provided during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with applicable UK data protection legislation, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.