Assistant Education Consultant

We are looking for a proactive and organised Assistant Education Consultant to join our dynamic London team, based near Oxford Circus in central London. Your primary role will be to assist one of our Business Development Managers and their team in managing a large client portfolio, providing exceptional support with candidates and clients. The ideal candidate will have a passion for education and the recruitment industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the recruitment and placement of education professionals within schools and other educational institutions.
2. Assist with the development and maintenance of a strong candidate database.
3. Help manage the full recruitment cycle including sourcing, interviewing, and vetting candidates.
4. Support with client relationship management, ensuring high levels of service and engagement.
5. Provide administrative support including the coordination of interviews, placements, and follow-up communications.
6. Contribute to the achievement of targets.
7. Work closely with relevant colleagues to understand the nuances of education recruitment and client needs.
8. Collaborate with the team to deliver creative solutions to both clients and candidates.

About You:

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to pursue a career in recruitment and wants to join a company that celebrates success and supports you on your journey to get there. All we ask is you have the drive to succeed with a great work ethic. We’ll help you with everything else along the way so as your career progresses, you’ll be fully equipped to manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients.

Requirements:

1. Previous experience in education, sales, administration or within the recruitment industry is desirable but not essential.
2. Strong organisational and time management skills.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
4. Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
5. A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new systems.
7. A genuine interest in the education sector and delivering quality recruitment services.

What Axcis has to offer:

1. Competitive basic salary – starting at £25.5k dependent upon experience.
2. Full time permanent role, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week (shift patterns between 7am and 6pm).
3. Very competitive commission scheme (to be discussed at interview stage).
4. Work from home options after initial training period.
5. Reduced working hours during school holidays.
6. Later start/early finish every Friday during term time.
7. 90 Minute lunch break once a week.
8. Staff wellbeing package - including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
9. Private medical benefits through Bupa.
10. Dog friendly office!

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Martin Keddie on 020 7580 2956.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.

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Contact: Martin Keddie

Telephone: 020 7580 2956