Recruitment Consultant - SEN Education Recruitment
Birmingham City Centre
£25,500 - £40,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission
Year 1 OTE £30,000 - £45,000+
Full-Time | Permanent
7:30am-4:30pm (Reduced Hours During School Holidays)
Build a Recruitment Career That Makes a Difference
Are you a Recruitment Consultant, Resourcer, Delivery Consultant, Sales Executive, Graduate or ambitious career changer looking for a role that offers uncapped earnings, rapid progression and genuine purpose?
Smile Education is growing its Special Educational Needs (SEN) division and is looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to develop a specialist 360 recruitment desk. You'll work with SEN schools, alternative provisions and specialist education settings, helping them recruit Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff who make a real difference to children's lives.
This is an opportunity to combine the rewards of a successful sales career with meaningful, impactful work in one of the fastest-growing areas of education recruitment.
Why Join Smile Education?
£25,500 starting salary for Graduates and Trainees
Up to £40,000 basic salary for experienced recruiters
Uncapped commission from day one
First-year OTE £30,000-£45,000+
Top performers earning £100,000+
Industry-leading training and ongoing coaching
Clear progression to Senior Consultant, Team Leader and Management
Award-winning education recruitment business
24-35 days annual leave plus birthday off
Reduced working hours during school holidays
Supportive, collaborative and high-performing culture
The Role
As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you'll be responsible for building and growing your own specialist SEN desk.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing relationships with SEN schools and education providers
Winning new business through sales activity, networking and referrals
Managing and growing client accounts
Sourcing, interviewing and placing SEN education professionals
Building candidate pipelines and running recruitment campaigns
Managing temporary and permanent placements
Conducting client visits and school meetings
Negotiating rates, margins and placement terms
Achieving KPIs, revenue targets and career progression goals
About You
We're looking for driven, relationship-focused individuals who want to build a successful career.
You'll have:
A full UK Driving Licence
Recruitment, sales, business development or other transferable commercial experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A target-driven and commercially focused mindset
Resilience, self-motivation and ambition
The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Applications are welcomed from Recruitment Consultants, Resourcers, Delivery Consultants, Sales Executives, Estate Agents, Business Development Professionals, Graduates and candidates from other customer-facing backgrounds.
Apply Today
Whether you're an experienced recruiter seeking a specialist market or looking to take your first step into recruitment, this is an excellent opportunity to build a successful 360 Recruitment Consultant career within the growing SEN education sector.
Reference: SM1LER
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications