Recruitment Consultant

  • Job Reference: CER-NWC-PRI-RC+
  • Date Posted: 7 April 2025
  • Employer: Affinity Workforce
  • Website: https://affinityworkforce.com/
  • Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
  • Salary: £28,650 to £35,000
  • Sector: HR / Recruitment
  • Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

Recruitment Consultant

Education Sector - Primary Temp Desk - Newcastle Upon Tyne

CER Education Recruitment (part of Affinity Workforce Solutions) are a leading Education Recruitment provider specialising in temporary staffing for Primary, Secondary and Special Educational Needs schools. We are looking to add a Recruitment Consultant to our high-performing team in Newcastle. If you are an ambitious, commercially-minded and driven individual looking to establish yourself in the Recruitment Industry and achieve a successful career for yourself - then look no further!

The role & benefits as Recruitment Consultant at CER Education:

  • Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:00 (Term Time), 08:00 - 14:00 (School Holidays)
  • Hybrid / Work from Home available after initial training and inductions
  • Base Salary: £28,650 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Your birthday off in addition to your annual leave entitlement
  • Regular performance reviews and opportunities for further development

We provide you with full and comprehensive training, defined career development opportunities and a chance to succeed in Education Recruitment - making it your own!

Role responsibilities:

  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for primary education-based roles.
  • Build and nurture strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring their staffing needs are met efficiently and effectively.
  • Proactively engage in business development activities to establish new partnerships with schools and educational institutions.
  • Identify and attract high-quality candidates for education positions through various sourcing methods.
  • Develop and maintain strong business relationships through both face-to-face and remote interactions.
  • Demonstrate a high level of motivation and take ownership of your desk, treating it as your own business.
  • Showcase your drive to succeed and build a thriving career within the education recruitment sector.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

  • Someone who really wants a genuine opportunity to build their career in recruitment.
  • Target driven; goal-oriented individual.
  • Strong sales drive and experience.
  • Full Driving License.
  • Strong communicator.

Desirable:

  • To have worked in a recruitment or sales environment previously.

Our 6 Core values are at the heart of everything we do:

  • Collaborative - We encourage our workforce to work together to achieve goals.
  • Committed - We are passionate about our people and the service we provide.
  • Mindful - We promote a supportive, positive, open workplace culture.
  • Mentors - We guide, coach and motivate our employees to achieve their goals.
  • Sustainable - We are committed to delivering an efficient, effective service to provide a sustainable future for all.
  • Spirited - We encourage our workforce to strive to do the right thing, the right way, for the right reasons.

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