Graduate Recruitment Consultant – Education
Supply Desk, Watford
Salary: £35,000 basic + team bonus | Full-time, permanent
Kick-start your career in education recruitment
Are you a recent graduate looking for a fast-paced, people-focused career where you can make a real difference? Supply Desk is looking for a bright, confident Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join our friendly team in Watford.
You’ll play a key role in connecting talented teachers and support staff with schools across the region, helping to ensure pupils get the education they deserve every day.
The role
As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of 50+ schools, building strong, lasting relationships with head teachers, business managers and school leaders. Your day-to-day will include:
Account managing 50+ schools, understanding their staffing needs and delivering a reliable, high-quality service
Speaking confidently with clients and candidates over the phone throughout the day
Sourcing, interviewing and placing teachers, teaching assistants and cover supervisors
Matching the right candidate to the right school, often at short notice
Using our CRM and recruitment technology to manage bookings, candidates and client records
Working towards targets and growing your accounts over time
About you
We’re looking for a graduate with drive, personality and great communication skills. You’ll ideally have:
A degree, ideally in English, History, Politics or Business
Excellent written and spoken English
Strong numeracy skills
Confidence talking to people on the phone and building rapport quickly
Good technology skills and the ability to pick up new systems with ease
Strong organisation and the ability to stay calm under pressure
A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in people
No recruitment experience? No problem. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Working hours
This role works on a shift pattern that may vary as the role progresses:
7:00am – 4:00pm
7:30am – 4:30pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Enjoy reduced hours during the school holidays.
What we offer
32 days’ holiday, plus your birthday off
Reduced hours during school holidays
Full training and a clear path for career progression
Team bonus
A supportive, sociable team environment in our Watford office
Ready to apply?
If you’re a confident graduate looking to start a rewarding career in education recruitment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, or contact Waqas Chaudry at (url removed) for an informal chat. We aim to respond to every application within 5 working days.
Supply Desk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know
