Recruitment Consultant

Leeds Source: WhatJobs

£28,000–£40,000

Salary: £28,000-£39,950 plus uncapped commission with no threshold!

At TeacherActive , we’re looking for an ambitious, driven Recruitment Consultant to join our energetic team. Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or come from a strong sales or customer focused background, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high performing, people first business.

Our Culture:

We’re a passionate, high-energy team that connects talented educators with exciting opportunities. Our office is fun, fast-paced, and supportive, with a reputation as a market leader in education recruitment. Hard work is rewarded, and progression is encouraged.

What Makes Us Different:

Here at TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on our market leading training and development pathway. When you join us, you’ll take part in our 12-week induction and enter our Training Academy, designed to give you the confidence, skills, and knowledge you need to excel. You’ll also receive ongoing coaching from our expert Sales Coach, access to industry leading learning tools, and continuous opportunities to refine your craft. We don’t just train you, we invest in you.

We've Welcomed Talent From a Variety of Backgrounds:

Many of our top performing consultants joined us from backgrounds such as field sales, account management, business development, outbound sales, and door-to-door fundraising roles. If you’re confident working towards targets, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Recruitment Consultant, you’ll manage your own desk and be responsible for:

Developing new business and selling recruitment services
Building relationships with schools and understanding their hiring needs
Visiting clients and attending networking events
Sourcing, interviewing, and placing high-quality candidates
Managing your candidate pool and database
Meeting agreed KPIs and targets
Working with sales and compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding

What We’re Looking For

If you’re driven by results and enjoy working in a buzzing, target-led role, you’ll thrive here. We value:

Determination, motivation, and resilience
Experience working towards KPIs and targets
Customer-facing or sales experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Excellent organisation and attention to detail
A willingness to learn and take feedback on board
Being a driver is an preferabledue to client visits around the region on a weekly basis

The Benefits:

Uncapped commission with no threshold- earn from every placement from your first day!
Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
Salary increments earnt throughout the year as you bill!
23 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service - 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days (PLUS the extra days below...))
An extra day off for your birthday
1 life admin day/yr to use when you need it!
Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance (typically 4-6 hour shifts)
Contributory Pension Scheme (5% Employee, 3% Employer)
Charity day - a paid day/yr to volunteer where you choose
40 days work from home allowance per year (after passing probation)
Regular company events and celebrations because success deserves recognition!