• Salary negotiable dependent on experience.

• Attractive commission structure with additional performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Award-winning Share Incentive Plan.

Education Recruitment Consultant

Hourglass is a leading recruitment agency specialising in the education sector. We are committed to connecting multi-academy trusts, schools and academies with top-tier teaching talent from around the globe. Our team of expert consultants has a deep understanding of the secondary education sector and is dedicated to making a positive impact on the quality of education by ensuring the right people are in the right roles.

Job Overview:

As a recruitment consultant at Hourglass Education, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing, attracting, and placing the best educational professionals into schools and multi-academy trusts. You will be responsible for managing the entire recruitment process from initial client contact to candidate placement, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction for both clients and candidates.

This role requires a dynamic, proactive, and results-driven individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will need to have excellent communication skills, a keen eye for talent, and the ability to build strong relationships with clients, candidates and colleagues.

Please note, this is a full-time role, based either in our office near Halifax, West Yorkshire, or central London. After a successful induction period, there is scope for a hybrid approach.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Client relationship management:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with multi-academy trusts, schools and other educational institutions.
• Understand client needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Regularly engage with clients, including client visits, to build rapport and gain a deeper understanding of their requirements.
• Provide ongoing support and advice to clients, ensuring their staffing needs are met efficiently.
2. Candidate sourcing and management:
• Identify, source, and screen potential candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and referrals.
• Conduct in-depth interviews to assess candidates’ skills, experience, and suitability for specific roles.
• Maintain an active and up-to-date candidate database.
• Provide career advice and guidance to candidates, helping them to achieve their professional goals.
3. Recruitment process management:
• Manage the entire recruitment process, from the initial job brief to offer and acceptance stages.
• Negotiate salary packages and contracts between clients and candidates.
• Ensure all necessary compliance checks and paperwork are completed before placement.
• Monitor and report on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill and candidate satisfaction.
4. Business development:
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the education sector.
• Develop and implement strategies to grow the client base and increase market share.
• Attend industry events and networking opportunities to promote Hourglass and expand professional networks.

Qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience in recruitment, sales, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of the education sector and understanding of school staffing requirements.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software and applicant tracking systems.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Attractive commission structure with additional performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off. Holiday entitlement increases with length of service.
• Monthly competitions and bi-annual away days/holidays
• Award-winning Share Incentive Plan.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Full support and development opportunities.
• Perkbox membership, offering high street discounts, savings and freebies.
• And there’s more! https://www.pertempsprofessionalrecruitment.co.uk/about/work-for-us/

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about education and have a talent for matching the right people with the right roles, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to James.Letven@Hourglasseducation.com.