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Recruitment Consultant

  • Posted: 27-02-2026
  • Category: Internal Roles
  • Location: Manchester
  • Type: Full-time / Permanent
  • Salary: £25000 - £35000 per annum
Recruitment Consultant – 360 Role – Uncapped Commission – Award‑Winning Agency

Join Us as a Recruitment Consultant
Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant, a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, or someone looking for a career change into recruitment? This is an opportunity to join a leading, award‑winning agency as a 360 Recruitment Consultant in a fast‑paced, high‑reward role.

We’re expanding and looking for ambitious, people‑driven individuals who want a long‑term career in education recruitment. You’ll benefit from structured training, uncapped earning potential and a development path based on performance, not time served.

Why This Recruitment Consultant Role Stands Out
  • £25,250 – £35,000 basic salary
  • 1st year OTE £30–45k (top billers £100k+)
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • Clear progression to Senior Recruitment Consultant and management
  • 24–35 days annual leave + birthday off
  • Comprehensive training for both new and experienced recruiters
This role offers genuine long‑term progression in a successful, supportive agency.

What You’ll Do (360 Recruitment Consultant)
  • Manage the full 360 recruitment cycle
  • Build relationships with schools, academies and MATs
  • Source candidates via job boards, adverts, social media and headhunting
  • Conduct phone, virtual and face‑to‑face interviews
  • Win new business through proactive sales activity
  • Fill temporary roles quickly and accurately
  • Work towards weekly KPIs with full team support

Location:
Manchester City Centre
Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced hours in school holidays)

Who We’re Looking For
Ideal for:
  • Experienced Recruitment Consultants (any sector)
  • Trainee Recruitment Consultants seeking progression
  • Sales professionals moving into recruitment
  • Graduates wanting a recruitment career
  • Career changers from customer‑facing roles (hospitality, retail, care, travel, estate agency)
You must be confident, resilient, proactive and motivated to succeed.

Apply Now If you’re ready to progress your career as a 360 Recruitment Consultant, apply today and join an award‑winning agency with excellent earning potential and clear progression.

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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