Senior Recruitment Consultant
Posted 2 weeks ago by Five Education
£45,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Bristol
Summary: The Senior Recruitment Consultant role at Five Education in Bristol involves developing business with existing clients and engaging new clients within the education sector, particularly focusing on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The position offers significant opportunities for promotion and growth, supported by an industry-leading commission structure. Candidates with a background in sales or recruitment, especially in education or social care, are encouraged to apply, even if they are not currently at a senior level. The role promises a dynamic work environment with a small, ambitious team and a focus on ethical service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop business with current clients and engage new clients.
- Provide a tailored role based on skills and experience.
- Work towards promotion and growth opportunities.
- Manage a warm, high-performing desk.
- Maintain strong communication and relationship-building with clients.
- Demonstrate a proactive attitude and excellent organization skills.
- Comply with requirements for proof of earnings and other documentation.
Key Skills:
- At least 12 months' experience in sales or recruitment (education/social care preferred).
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proactive, "can-do" attitude.
- Excellent organization and time management.
- Genuine drive to succeed and grow.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong written and spoken English.
Salary (Rate): £45,000 yearly
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Are you an experienced recruitment or sales consultant ready for one of the fastest-growing education recruitment agencies in Bristol? Five Education is looking for a full time Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our central Bristol team. We are a niche and independent agency, specialising in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). We have offices in Bristol and Plymouth, and we support schools across the South of England. We pride ourselves on a genuinely high-quality, ethical service, reflected by our outstanding Google reviews. We're a small, ambitious team with big growth plans, making this an exciting time to join and progress with us.
We are looking for an experienced sales consultant who will be successful in developing business with current clients and in engaging new clients. We can offer a tailored role in fitting your skills and experience, and there are huge opportunities for promotion and growth. We have an industry leading commission structure with up to 17.5% of margin paid monthly.
Who We're Looking For
We would also encourage you to apply even if you're not currently operating at a senior level as we may consider associate consultants. So if you have experience working in education, care, or a sales-based role, and you are motivated, driven, and financially ambitious, this could be an opportunity for long term career progression.
You'll ideally have:
- At least 12 months' experience in sales or recruitment (education/social care preferred)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A proactive, "can-do" attitude
- Excellent organisation and time management
- A genuine drive to succeed and grow your desk
Additional requirements:
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work full-time and commute to BS1 for early starts (7am)
- Strong written and spoken English
- Ability to provide proof of earnings (e.g. payslips) if required
What We Offer
£35,000-£45,000 basic salary
Uncapped commission up to 17.5% (paid monthly)
OTE: Year 1: £57,000-£67,000
Year 2: £96,500-£106,500
Opportunity to inherit a warm, high-performing desk
Additional Benefits
- 27 days holiday (including term-time allowance), plus one extra day for every year of service
- Annual company trip (we have been to Paris and Ibiza, our next trip is Barcelona)
- One free long lunch per week
- Regular team socials and incentives
- Potential for guaranteed commission (negotiable based on experience)
- Dedicated support with compliance
After probation:
- Bupa dental and health care
- Reduced hours during school holidays (usually 5 hours per day, and subject to performance)
- Hybrid working (2 days from home, subject to performance)
- Potential for company car
- Potential for resourcing support
If you're looking for a change from the more corporate agencies or just a new sector, apply below or reach out to Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential conversation.