Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant (CT-Leeds-26) Leeds, England Salary: GBP30000 - GBP37000 per annum + Uncapped Commission About Us Career Teachers area leading specialist recruitment agency within the education sector, proudly part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group. We connect exceptional talent with opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEN Schools. As part of Affinity Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work lists in 2024, 2025, and 2026, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing, career development, and an inclusive, high-performance culture. We foster a supportive and ambitious environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and build meaningful careers in recruitment. The Role We are looking for a driven and ambitious 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our Team in Leeds. This is a full-cycle recruitment role where you will manage both client relationships and candidate delivery, specialising in placing professionals within Schools. Uncapped Commission Clearly defined career pathways with genuine development opportunity Ongoing learning & development Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025, 2026 Key Duties & Responsibilities: Business Development & Sales Proactively identify, target, and win new business within the education sector Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients Develop and execute sales strategies to grow your desk and achieve revenue targets Client Management Act as a trusted partner to clients, offering market insight and recruitment expertise Manage job briefs, ensuring a clear understanding of role requirements and timelines Deliver a high-quality, consultative service to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships Candidate Sourcing & Management Source, attract, and engage high-quality candidates using job boards, databases, networking, and social media Conduct interviews, assessments, and compliance checks Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment lifecycle Provide guidance on CVs, interviews, and career progression Delivery & Process Management Match candidates to suitable roles and manage the end-to-end recruitment process Coordinate interviews, feedback, offers, and onboarding Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards Market & Sector Knowledge Stay informed on Education and Recruitment trends, funding changes, and skills demands Position yourself as a knowledgeable specialist within your market Key Skills & Attributes Sales & Business Development Proven ability to generate new business and exceed targets Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills Passion for delivering an outstanding experience to both clients and candidates Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills Organisation & Time Management Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Resilience & Drive A positive, “can-do” attitude with the ability to handle rejection and bounce back Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed Proactivity & Initiative Takes ownership of workload and continuously seeks opportunities to improve performance Comfortable working in a target-driven, results-focused environment Communication Skills Clear, professional, and confident verbal and written communication Ability to influence and build credibility quickly Why Join Career Teachers? Work for a recognised Sunday Times Best Place to Work (2024, 2025 & 2026) Competitive base salary with uncapped commission Your birthday and Christmas eve off in addition to your annual leave entitlement. Reduced working hours during the school holidays Structured training and career development pathways Supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture Opportunity to specialise in a rewarding sector that makes a real difference Apply Now If you are ambitious, motivated, and ready to build a successful career in recruitment with a market-leading education specialist, we would love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr