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Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Posted: 02-05-2025
Category: Internal Roles
Location: Birmingham
Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £25200 - £30000 per annum

JUST GRADUATED? START YOUR CAREER WITH QUALITY IN EDUCATION RECRUITMENT!
Are you a recent graduate eager to kickstart your career?
Do you want to join a multi award-winning agency that invests in your growth?
Ready to unlock unmatched business opportunities and fast-track your progression?
Ambitious, driven, and looking for a high-earning career?
If you're shouting YES, we want to hear from you!

JOIN SMILE EDUCATION – WHERE GRADUATES BECOME INDUSTRY LEADERS
As part of our exciting expansion, Smile Education is offering recent graduates the chance to join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies as a Graduate Education Recruitment Consultant. Whether you studied business, psychology, drama, sports, or something else entirely – if you’ve got energy, ambition and people skills, we’ll give you the tools to succeed.

Starting basic salary: £25,250 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
Location: City centre office with hybrid flexibility
Hours: 7.30am – 4.30pm
Career Path: Clear progression into senior and management roles
Realistic 1st Year OTE: £30–35k (top performers earn £100k+)
Start date: August/September 2025

WHY START YOUR CAREER WITH US?

Join a multi-award-winning agency, including 'Recruitment Company of the Year' (APSCo)
Gain exclusive access to business opportunities competitors can’t match
Earn a recognised industry diploma in recruitment
Enjoy our annual company-paid overseas conferences (past trips: Portugal, Ibiza, Barcelona!)
Get involved in our committees focused on mental health, diversity and inclusion, and community impact
On-site gym, early finishes, and a real focus on your well-being

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
This is a sales-focused career, but don’t worry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know! You’ll:

Build relationships with schools and recruit teachers for permanent and temporary roles
Use job boards, social media, and interviews to find and place the best candidates
Take part in cold calling, business development, and full 360 recruitment
Work towards weekly goals with the support of an experienced team

Conducting telephone, virtual, and face-to-face interviews with candidates.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A GRADUATE
You don’t need prior recruitment experience — we’re looking for potential, not expert. We want graduates who are:

Confident communicators and natural relationship builders
Goal-oriented, driven, and eager to prove themselves
Problem-solvers with a positive, proactive attitude
Resilient, team-focused, and open to feedback
Full UK driving licence holders (or actively learning)

***We do not offer sponsorship now or in the future (full UK RTW is required)

THE PERKS DON’T STOP THERE…

24–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus your birthday off!)
Early finishes: 4 pm Fridays and 3:30 pm in school holidays
Uncapped commission – earn from day one
Hybrid working with a modern city-centre base
Access to on-site gym with extended lunch breaks

INTERESTED? LET’S TALK!
Ready to launch your career with one of the UK's top education recruiters?
Send your CV to adam@smile-education.co.uk
Call us on 0121 392 6598 or 07724 9870918

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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