Education Recruitment Consultant

Are you an experienced Education Recruiter ready for your next challenge, or someone with good recruitment experience looking to break into the education sector or perhaps a graduate looking to forge a career in recruitment? Connex Education Leicester is expanding, and we’re looking for a driven, motivated Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing team. You’ll be working with one of the most respected agencies in the sector, trusted by hundreds of schools and education professionals across Leicestershire & the country.

If your strengths lie in developing positive relationships and growing school partnerships, this is the perfect opportunity for you. We’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about making a difference in schools, and who brings energy, organisation, and determination to their role every day.

What You’ll Be Doing:
Managing and growing relationships with Leicester schools – by phone and in person (driver’s licence and access to a car essential)
Placing candidates into day-to-day, short-term, and long-term roles
Delivering exceptional service to our partner schools and candidates
Running weekly payroll accurately and efficiently
Meeting and interviewing prospective candidates to understand their strengths and preferences
Taking ownership of your desk and growing it as if it’s your own business.

What You’ll Get in Return:
Competitive salary with uncapped commission from day one
Incentive trips and regular rewards
30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Reduced hours during school holidays
Hybrid working model (office-based during term, flexibility in school breaks)
Ongoing 1-2-1 support and in-house training
Company pension & healthcare plan

What We’re Looking For:
Recruitment experience (education recruitment preferred but not essential)
A self-starter attitude with strong time management skills
Someone who can build lasting relationships and deliver consistently
A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, early-start environment

If you’re ready to take the next step in your recruitment career and join a tight-knit, ambitious team in Leicester, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become part of Connex Education’s continued success.

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 28800 - 43200 per year Experience: 3 years required
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...