Education Recruitment Consultant, Bristol

Education Recruitment Consultant, Bristol

Client: Axcis Education Recruitment

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 3b8d4989276e

Job Views: 80

Posted: 22.02.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and results-driven Education Recruitment Consultant to join our dynamic team in the South West, based in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for attracting and recruiting exceptional teaching professionals and support staff for educational institutions across the South West areas, whilst using your strong business development skills to attract new business and further develop existing relationships. You'll work in a rewarding environment, where you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the education sector. If you have the passion for education and the drive to succeed, we want you on our team!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage strong relationships with both schools and candidates.
2. Utilise a variety of recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent within the education sector.
3. Interview and screen potential candidates to match their skills and aspirations with suitable positions.
4. Provide exceptional client service, working to understand the exact needs of schools and offering tailored recruitment solutions.
5. Work to specific targets and KPIs, with the focus on placing quality candidates and building a sustainable talent pipeline.
6. Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the education sector, including current trends, challenges, and opportunities.
7. Attend networking events, career fairs, and school functions to increase brand awareness and candidate attraction.
8. Advise both clients and candidates on industry standards, salary levels, and career opportunities.
9. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards within the education and recruitment industries.
10. Utilise our CRM system to manage candidate data, client information, and track all stages of the recruitment process.

Skills and Experience:

1. Previous experience in recruitment, sales, or a target-driven role, ideally within the education sector.
2. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Strong business development abilities and a proactive approach to building relationships.
4. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
5. Great negotiation and problem-solving skills.
6. Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Familiarity with the UK education system and qualifications would be an advantage.

Benefits:

1. Extremely competitive basic salary - £26k to £35k depending on experience
2. Highly attractive commission scheme
3. Work from home options after initial training period
4. Shift pattern working hours 7-4 or 9-6 in term time, Monday to Friday
5. Reduced working hours during school holidays
6. Late start/early finish every Friday during term time
7. 90 Minute lunch break once a week
8. Dog friendly office
9. Personal time hours off work which doesn't impact annual leave allowance
10. Staff wellbeing package - including access to an Employee Assistance Programme
11. Private medical benefits through Bupa

About Axcis: Established in 2001, Axcis Education is the market leading Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) recruitment company. With offices throughout the UK and an exclusive relationship with nasen (National Association for Special Educational Needs), we provide teachers and support staff to schools nationwide and offer temporary and permanent placements for TAs, HLTAs, LSAs, therapists, teachers, SENCOs, Deputies and Head Teachers.

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

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £150 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.