Principal Recruitment Consultant – Education Full Time

Principal Recruitment Consultant (position negotiable for experience)

Operam Education Group 

£33,500 – £37,000 + uncapped commission 

Office Based. 40 hours, 7-4 / 8-5 term time. Reduced hours school holidays. 

We’re growing our established branch in the East Midlands and are looking for an experienced Senior Recruiter to join our team. Whether your background is in Primary, Secondary, or SEND recruitment, your expertise will drive your area and help expand our Education offering across the region as we continue to be one of the fastest growing Education agencies in the UK.

In this role, you’ll have access to our Aspiring Leaders Programme and a range of development opportunities, giving you the tools to progress your career while making a real impact in schools and communities. This is more than a standard recruitment role – it’s your chance to lead a high-performing desk and play a key part in the growth of your branch, and our business.

OEG Employee Benefits:

• Up to 34 days annual leave, plus bank holidays off
• Enhanced sick pay from 2 years’ service
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Birthday day off
• Wellbeing day off
• 3 Pledge days per year for volunteering
• Reduced hours in school holidays
• Annual group conference weekend
• Eye care support
• Aspiring leaders programme
• Recruitment Qualifications

Responsibility of role:

• Running and growing your own high-performing Education recruitment desk across either Primary, Secondary, or SEND
• Access to Key Accounts and Partnerships team to support your territory growth
• Focused on winning new business and building strong, lasting relationships with schools and clients, as well as nurturing existing business
• Driving revenue by placing top talent into roles that make a real impact, you’ll have a real commercial focus for growth
• Taking ownership of your targets and consistently exceeding KPIs
• Shaping the culture of a driven, ambitious team and leading by example

What You’ll Need:

• Proven experience in recruitment ideally in Education, with a strong track record of hitting targets and generating revenue
• A hunter mentality – you thrive on building your desk, winning business, and closing deals
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Ambition and drive to take full ownership of your success and push yourself to the next level
• Passion for Education and making a difference in schools and communities

We look forward to receiving your application, our Talent Team will be here to give you more information.

As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, we are committed to creating a diverse, welcoming, and equitable workplace. We believe in providing a fair and transparent recruitment process, where every candidate is assessed solely on their skills, experience, and potential.

 If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of the interview, please let us know. We are committed to making the necessary accommodations to support you fully.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before commencing employment.

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