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Senior Recruitment Consultant
- Posted: 27-02-2026
- Category: Internal Roles
- Location: Birmingham
- Type: Full-time / Permanent
- Salary: £30000 - £40000 per annum
Advance Your Career with an Award‑Winning Recruitment Agency
Join a multi‑award‑winning education recruitment agency as a Senior Recruitment Consultant on a busy temp desk. If you’re already running a 360 recruitment desk and want faster progression, higher earning potential and a more competitive edge, this role is designed for you.
Why This Senior Recruitment Consultant Role?
- £30,000–£40,000 basic (DOE)
- Year 1 OTE £50k+ (top 360 billers earn £100k+ with uncapped commission)
- Access to exclusive MATs and PSLs via government CCS Lot 1 & Lot 2 frameworks
- Hybrid working from a modern Birmingham City Centre office
- 24–35 days holiday + birthday off + all bank holidays
- Clear promotion routes to Team Lead and Manager
- Join a team with 200+ years of combined recruitment experience, recognised by APSCo and the Financial Times
The Role – Senior Recruitment Consultant (360 Temp Desk)
You will:
- Own and grow a 360 temp recruitment desk
- Build relationships with schools, academies and MAT decision‑makers
- Convert new opportunities into consistent temp revenue
- Source, headhunt and interview candidates daily
- Fill high‑volume, short‑notice temp bookings with pace and accuracy
- Drive recruitment sales via cold calls, client visits and account development
- Meet weekly KPIs and revenue targets
- Work with compliance to clear candidates efficiently
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Hours: 7:30am–4:30pm (reduced in school holidays)
Who We’re Looking For
- Experienced Recruitment Consultant or Senior Consultant (education or any fast‑paced sector)
- Proven track record running a 360 temp desk
- High‑activity, sales‑driven and relationship‑focused
- Resilient, proactive and motivated to progress
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If you’re ready for a new challenge and want to advance your career as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, apply today.
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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