Education Recruitment Consultant

Description:

Who are Operam Education Group?

Together, we’re building something extraordinary—delivering success for our teams, our schools, and the communities we serve.

At Operam Education Group, we’re passionate about making a real impact in the education sector, supporting local schools across North England and the Midlands with the recruitment of supply teachers and support staff. With 8 brands already under our umbrella, exciting growth plans for further acquisitions, and the backing of private equity impact investment funding, we’re entering our next phase of growth with confidence and ambition. It’s an incredible time to join us as we expand our teams to drive even greater success.

For our employees, this means being part of an award-winning, high-performance culture that values wellbeing, development, and skills. We believe in creating an environment where hard work is recognised, people are empowered to exceed their expectations, and their contributions make a meaningful impact on the schools and candidates we support.

Job Overview

Are you a people person with a talent for building relationships? Do you thrive on delivering exceptional customer service and achieving high-performance results? If so, we want YOU to join our team as an Senior Education Consultant!

At the heart of this role, it’s all about connections—supporting clients and candidates while creating lasting relationships. You'll be part of a team committed to making a real difference in the education sector, helping schools thrive and ensuring classrooms are filled with the best talent.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Outstanding communication and rapport-building skills—this is a relationship-driven role.
• A target-driven mindset with the dedication and passion to hit (and exceed!) sales goals.
• The drive to grow and improve your desk, taking accountability for its success.
• Compassion for the mission of the schools you support and a desire to be part of something bigger.
• If you have previous recruitment experience, we will discuss what your entry path could look like at OEG during the initial screening call.
• Visit clients and attend events to build your network and relationships. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a car.

Why Join Us?

• Reward and recognition for your hard work and sales achievements.
• A supportive, impact-focused team where your efforts truly matter.
• The chance to grow your career in a company that values your success as much as you do.
• Tailored career development to suit your skills and aspirations.
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Benefits for our employees include:

• Employee Assistant Programme, 247 wellbeing support
• Perks and Discounts App
• Reduced hours in school holidays, we value work life balance
• Eye care scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays (increasing after 2 years’ service)
• Extra day off on your birthday, on us!
• Pledge / paid volunteer days
• Training and development opportunities via our Career pathways