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JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING TEAM AS A SENIOR DELIVERY CONSULTANT!
Are you ready to take your recruitment expertise to the next level?
Want to work for a multi-award-winning agency with exclusive access to MAT and MSP contracts your competitors can only dream of?
Are you driven, detail-focused, and passionate about delivering exceptional service?
If you’re shouting YES, then we want to hear from you!
 
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re expanding—and this is your chance to join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies as a Senior Delivery Consultant. You’ll play a pivotal role in managing Multi Academy Trusts (MATs) under our Managed Service Provider (MSP) agreements, ensuring seamless onboarding and 100% fulfilment of all vacancies.
 
Starting BASIC Salary: £25,250 – £35,000 (DOE)
Realistic Year 1 OTE: £30–45k
Location: Hybrid flexibility - can be located in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Middlesbrough, Hull or locations near these cities
Hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm / 7:30am – 4:30pm / 8:00 – 5:00pm / 8:30am – 5:30pm (must be able to work these hours)
(Shorter hours during school holidays!)
 
WHO WILL YOU BE JOINING?
We’re proud to be a multi-time winner of Recruitment Company of the Year and recognised by the Financial Times. With over 200 years of combined recruitment experience, we’re one of only eight national agencies on the government’s CCS Lot 1 & 2 frameworks, giving you exclusive access to MAT and MSP opportunities.
 
You’ll be supported by a structured career development plan and mentorship; plus, you’ll have the chance to get involved in our community, charity, EDI, social and mental health committees—and yes, we host an annual overseas conference for the whole team (previously Portugal, Mallorca, Ibiza and Barcelona!).
 
YOUR ROLE: A TRUE DELIVERY SPECIALIST
As a Senior Delivery Consultant, you’ll be the trusted partner for our MAT clients—building strong relationships, ensuring smooth onboarding, and guaranteeing every vacancy is filled with speed and precision. This is a client-focused role that requires exceptional organisational skills, relationship management, and a proactive mindset.
 
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Onboarding new schools within MATs under MSP agreements
• Building rapport and trust with key client contacts
• Sourcing and interviewing candidates across multiple disciplines
• Managing relationships with 2nd tier agencies to ensure full coverage
• Achieving 100% fulfilment of all client vacancies
• Collaborating with compliance teams to ensure candidate readiness
• Maintaining accurate records on CRM/VMS systems and providing quality MI
• Suggesting process improvements to enhance client experience

 
ARE YOU IDEAL FOR THIS ROLE?
You could be:

• An experienced recruiter with strong delivery and account management skills
• A relationship builder with a proven track record in client-facing roles
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident in using CRM systems and MS Office
• A natural problem solver with excellent communication skills

 
And you should be:

• Results-driven, proactive, and self-motivated
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Passionate about providing outstanding service
• A driver (essential to be able to meet with clients)

 
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN

• Competitive salary + uncapped commission
• Exclusive access to MAT and MSP opportunities
• Clear career progression to senior and management roles
• 24–35 days holiday + your birthday off
• Annual overseas conference
• 3:30pm finish during school holidays + 4pm finish every Friday
• Hybrid working with possibility to based out of various cities
• On-site gym with extended lunch breaks
• Committees for D, E & I, wellbeing, and more
• Structured training & mentorship from industry leaders

 
READY TO APPLY?
Send your CV to adam@smile-education.co.uk, or give us a call on 0121 392 6598 / 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.