Education Recruitment Consultant

Educational Recruitment Consultant Launch & Lead Our New Norfolk Branch

Location: Norfolk / Norwich (Hybrid Office + Work From Home)
Salary: Competitive + Uncapped Commission
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Following the success of securing a major nationwide tender, we are entering an exciting period of growth. As part of this expansion, we are opening a new Norfolk branch and are searching for a driven, ambitious individual to build it from the ground up.

If you want genuine autonomy, strong development opportunities, and the chance to shape an entire region, this is a rare opportunity.

About Us

We are a values-driven and rapidly growing education recruitment agency dedicated to transparency, ethical service, and high standards. Our Manchester operation is well established and successful, and due to securing a nationwide tender, we are extending our services across new regions, with Norfolk being a key area for development.

This role offers the chance to become the founding consultant of our Norfolk branch and play a significant part in its long-term success.

The Role

As an Educational Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for launching and growing the Norfolk branch, with full support and training from our established team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building strong relationships with local schools, MATs, candidates and partners
• Developing a new desk and turning tender-based opportunities into long-term partnerships
• Managing new and existing accounts
• Running the full recruitment cycle: sourcing, interviewing, vetting, placing and supporting staff
• Completing safeguarding and compliance checks (DBS, references, vetting)
• Visiting schools to understand their staffing needs and offer solutions
• Maintaining accurate administrative and compliance records
• Supporting and shaping the growth of the Norfolk branch as it develops

Who We re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who understands education, enjoys relationship-building and is ready for genuine progression.

Essential Experience

• Experience working in a school (TA, teacher, cover supervisor or similar)
• Experience with compliance, safeguarding or administrative duties
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence managing both clients and candidates
• A proactive and positive attitude
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for schools and pupils

Highly Desirable

• Previous recruitment experience (education preferred) or
• Strong existing contacts within Norfolk schools

Hybrid Working and Flexibility

You will benefit from:

• Hybrid working combining office and home-based days
• Flexible start/finish times depending on school and candidate activity
• Autonomy to manage your own desk and region

Career Progression Build and Eventually Lead the Norfolk Branch

This role offers significant and realistic progression opportunities.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Build a successful Norfolk desk
• Take ownership of regional growth
• Progress to Senior Consultant
• Ultimately lead the Norfolk branch as Branch Manager

This is a defined succession plan supported by our established team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus uncapped commission
• Hybrid working and strong autonomy
• Full training, ongoing CPD and structured support
• A clear and achievable progression pathway
• The opportunity to build and lead a new regional branch
• The backing of an established, successful team in Manchester

How to Apply

If you are ready to build something from the ground up and make a real difference across Norfolk, we would love to hear from you.