Full job description(Senior) Recruitment Consultant
Hours: Monday - Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,000 - £34,000 + uncapped commission
About the Role
We are looking for a driven and ambitious (Senior) Recruitment Consultant to join our Further Education division at Reed Specialist Recruitment in Manchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established, high-performing team and take ownership of a 360 recruitment desk, specialising in the growing and impactful Further Education sector. You will play a key role in developing new business, building long-term client partnerships, and sourcing high-quality candidates across a variety of education settings.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Managing a full 360 recruitment lifecycle from Business Development through to placement
*Proactively winning new clients and growing your desk within the Further Education sector
*Building relationships with Colleges, Sixth Forms, Training Providers, and Prison Education providers
*Sourcing and attracting candidates using a range of platforms including Reed’s internal database
*Writing and posting job adverts, screening candidates, and conducting interviews
*Managing client expectations and delivering a high-quality recruitment service
*Working towards and exceeding revenue and activity targets
About You
Essential:
*Previous experience in recruitment (agency or in-house)
*Strong business development / sales experience
*Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships
*Experience using a range of job boards and sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn, CV Library, Indeed)
*Excellent communication and organisational skills
Desirable:
*Experience recruiting within the Education or Further Education sector
Apply Now!
If you’re an ambitious recruiter looking to take the next step in your career or join a high-performing desk within a growing market, we’d love to hear from you.