Senior education recruitment consultant

Role:Senior Education Recruitment Consultant Location:Northampton Hours: Full Time, 7.30am ndash; 4pm 2 days per week, 7.30am - 6pm 2 days per week, 7.30am ndash; 4.30pm 1 days per week, with reduced hours (9am - 3pm) in school summer holidays Term: Permanent, 4 days office based, 1 day working from home Start Date: Candidate dependent Package: GBP25,000- GBP28,000 plus uncapped commision Vision for Education is looking to appoint an experienced recruitment consultant to join our Education team in in Northampton, where you will be working with schools across the Northamptonshire , Milton Keynes, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire area. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the market leaders in education recruitment in the area, recruiting high-quality teaching and support staff for short, long-term placements and permanent roles. We have a large and growing team and with clear progression, the chance to earn an uncapped amount of commission, and a team orientated and fun office, there has never been a better time to join_the Northampton Branch. No prior experience in recruitment, sales or education is required - you will be supported in your first year of recruitment with our industry leading induction programme and experienced colleagues. We are proud to be different and there is no one lsquo;Vision for Education rsquo; consultant - we are all different, but all united by our drive to be the best, and our strong work and team culture. The role Vision for Education can offer an unrivalled service to both schools and teachers. You will provide a vital link between clients and candidates. The role is demanding and diverse and involves: Working with a large client base - many of the schools nationally work exclusively with Vision for Education. Using sales, business development and marketing techniques and networking opportunities to attract business from client schools. Visiting clients to build and develop close working relationships. Developing a good understanding of client schools; what they do and their culture and environment. Using social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships with candidates, employers, and the teaching community. Headhunting - identifying and approaching suitable candidates who may already be in work. Using candidate databases to match the right person to the client #39;s vacancy. Receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews, and creating a shortlist of candidates for the client. Requesting references and checking the suitability of applicants before submitting their details to the client. Briefing the candidate about the responsibilities, salary, and benefits of the job. Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants. Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client. Informing candidates about the results of their interviews. Using our Salesforce system to manage bookings. Coordinating sponsorship activities for client schools. The successful Education Recruitment Consultant will have/be: Excellent communication and sales skills. The ability to grow a their desk from the start. Excellent time management and organisational skills. An ability to organise their own workload and meet deadlines. Self-motivated and resilient. The ability to act on their own initiative. Possess a professional and ethical approach to business. Be able to forge and maintain relationships over the telephone and face-to-face. Possess a desire to exceed the highest levels of customer service. Operate effectively as part of a happy, motivated team. What we offer Excellent salary package with an open-ended bonus system. Company/team performance incentives throughout the year. Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities. Regular team events. Friendly, professional, and hard-working team environment. Reduced working hours during school holidays. How to apply To be considered for the role of Senior Recruitment Consultant please email a brief cover letter, saying why you want to apply for this position along with an up-to-date CV to (url removed) #internaledwin