Education Recruitment Consultant, Swindon

Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector (Immediate Start)

Location: Swindon
Salary: 27k-32k + Commission + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Recruitment, Education

Are you passionate about shaping the future of education? Do you have a background in recruitment or sales and a drive to succeed? We're looking for a motivated and ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Swindon team, specialising in the education sector across Swindon, Wiltshire, and the surrounding areas.

About the Role

As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll play a key role in sourcing, attracting, and placing education professionals across primary, secondary, and SEN schools in the local area. You'll manage both client and candidate relationships, ensuring high-quality placements while contributing to our strong reputation within the market.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and attracting top talent including teachers, teaching assistants, school leaders, and support staff
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with local schools and educational institutions
• Interviewing candidates, conducting reference checks, and assessing suitability
• Supporting clients and candidates throughout the recruitment process
• Meeting and exceeding targets and KPIs
• Managing and developing a portfolio of clients across Swindon and Wiltshire
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, or a customer-facing role (education experience is a bonus)
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Self-motivated, driven, and target-focused
• A genuine interest in the education sector
• A strong work ethic with a desire to succeed

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary with uncapped commission
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive, high-performing team environment
• Flexible working options
• Access to industry-leading tools and technology
• Join a thriving sector with strong long-term growth

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development

If you're looking to kick-start or develop your career in recruitment and want to join a successful, growing business with an excellent reputation and low staff turnover - we'd love to hear from you.