Job Openings Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

About the job Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

Shape the Future of Education Recruitment Work Remotely with a Specialist Search Firm

Remote | R24 000 per month + Commission | UK Hours (9:00 - 17:30 SAST)

About Our Client

A specialist Interim Management and Executive Search firm supporting public sector and education clients across the UK. With an extensive senior network and a proven track record of placing top-tier candidates, they deliver high-impact projects aligned with their clients' strategic goals. Known for their consultative approach and deep sector knowledge, they're trusted partners to organisations nationwide.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

This is a delivery-focused recruitment role for someone with experience in the UK contract market, particularly within education, healthcare, or public sector recruitment. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for contract and interim roles across special educational needs (SEND) and Educational Psychology,  a critical and in-demand area. The focus is on building strong candidate pipelines, developing client relationships, and delivering a high-quality, consultative recruitment service.

Key Responsibilities

  • Minimum 2 years experience in UK contract recruitment (education, healthcare, or public sector preferred)
  • Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to post-placement
  • Build and maintain talent pools of Educational Psychologists, SEN professionals, and senior interims
  • Support vendor-managed services and project-based recruitment needs
  • Proactively develop relationships with schools, local authorities, and private organisations
  • Ensure compliance with client and sector-specific requirements
  • Drive new business and build on existing client relationships
  • Negotiate contracts, rates, and terms with clients and candidates

About You

  • 2+ years of recruitment experience in the UK market (contract/interim focus)
  • Experience in education, SEND, healthcare, or public sector recruitment
  • Strong understanding of recruitment compliance and contract management
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Highly organised, able to manage multiple roles and projects simultaneously
  • Self-motivated, commercially minded, and results-driven
  • Knowledge of Educational Psychology or SEN is a strong advantage