Recruitment Consultant - Reed in Chester
Contract: Full time, permanent
Industry sector: Education (SEN)
Why join Reed’s education division?
Reed’s education division is one of the UK’s fastest growing education recruitment agencies, providing expertise in primary, secondary, SEN and further education to schools, colleges, local authorities, and educational organisations. Reed’s education division was founded over 25 years ago and we have 30 offices across England and Wales. Our service is centred on an ethical approach to recruitment and a dedication to attracting and supporting the best candidates -both teaching and non-teaching professionals.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Maintain and develop business from existing schools and engage new clients in Cheshire.
*Perform high volumes of phone-based sales calls to grow your desk through active business development.
*Attend client meetings to convert non-users to active clients.
*Interview and expand your pool of candidates to meet the needs of the schools.
*Meet KPI targets and adhere to audit and compliance requirements within the education sector.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Experience in recruitment, resourcing, or sales is highly advantageous.
*Strong communication and negotiation skills.
*Excellent attention to detail and time management.
*Proactive and driven, with a commitment to achieving targets.
*Ethical approach to recruitment with a focus on quality and compliance.
What you can expect:
*Competitive salary with uncapped commission plus extensive rewards & benefits.
*Incentive schemes including holiday vouchers, tech bundles, and the chance to win a Tesla.
*Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
*Personal development funding and discount with Reed Courses.
*Access to Reed Reward Hub with access to wellbeing resources, gym discounts, savings with online shopping and cashback.
*Health cash plan giving you cashback on everyday healthcare expenses plus much more!
This role is ideal for someone looking to build a rewarding career in recruitment within the education sector. If you have the skills and determination to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, simply submit your application expressing your interest. If successful, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you to arrange a telephone interview, followed by a video interview or a face-to-face meeting.
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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.