About the Role
Academics is looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join its education recruitment team in Kent, supporting schools and educators across the South East. This is an opportunity for an experienced recruiter to build strong relationships and make a positive contribution to education. Recruiters looking to move into the education sector are welcome to apply. The listing gives the location as Tonbridge, while the role description refers to Tunbridge Wells; please confirm the working location during the application process.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain relationships with schools, understanding their staffing needs.
- Source, interview and match educators to suitable opportunities.
- Manage the recruitment process, keeping schools and candidates informed throughout.
- Develop new business opportunities and strengthen existing client relationships.
- Work with colleagues to deliver a responsive, professional recruitment service.
- Support accurate candidate records and the relevant safeguarding and compliance processes.
What You'll Need
- Recruitment consultancy experience and the confidence to take on a senior role.
- Strong relationship-building, communication and negotiation skills.
- A proactive approach to business development and delivering against targets.
- The organisational skills to manage competing client and candidate priorities.
- An interest in education and a commitment to supporting schools and educators.
- A willingness to learn the sector if moving from another recruitment specialism.
What's on Offer
- An advertised salary of £35,000.
- A contract opportunity with Academics.
- Industry-leading training and development, as described by Academics.
- The opportunity to join an established education recruitment team supporting the South East.
- A welcome for experienced recruiters seeking a change of sector.
How to Apply
Apply through this listing with your CV, highlighting your recruitment experience and interest in joining Academics’ education recruitment team.