SEN Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant - SEN Education Recruitment Birmingham City Centre £25,500 - £40,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission Year 1 OTE £30,000 - £45,000+ Full-Time | Permanent 7:30am-4:30pm (Reduced Hours During School Holidays)

Build a Career That Makes a Difference Are you an experienced Recruitment Consultant, a Resourcer ready for a 360 role, a graduate, an ambitious career changer or a sales professional looking for a role that offers genuine progression, uncapped earning potential and the opportunity to make a positive impact?

Smile Education is looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Special Educational Needs (SEN) division. This is an opportunity to build and develop your own 360 recruitment desk within one of the fastest-growing areas of education recruitment, partnering with SEN schools, alternative provisions and specialist settings across the region.

If you're motivated by building relationships, developing business, and positively impacting the lives of children with additional needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Why SEN Recruitment? SEN education recruitment combines the rewards of a successful sales career with the opportunity to make a genuine impact. Every placement supports schools in providing children with additional needs access to the specialist support they deserve.

Why Join Smile Education?

£25,500 basic salary for Graduates and Trainees with first year OTE £30k+ Up to £40,000 for experienced agency recruiters with top performers earning £100,000+ Uncapped commission from day one Established education recruitment brand with an excellent reputation Clear progression to Senior Consultant, Team Leader and Management roles Industry-leading training and ongoing coaching 24-35 days annual leave plus birthday off Reduced working hours during school holidays Supportive, collaborative and high-performing culture The Role - 360 SEN Recruitment Consultant You'll take ownership of a specialist SEN recruitment desk, managing the full recruitment lifecycle while growing a portfolio of schools and candidates.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing relationships with SEN schools, alternative provisions and specialist education settings Winning new business through proactive sales activity, referrals and networking Managing client accounts and identifying growth opportunities Sourcing, interviewing and placing SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Support Staff Advertising vacancies and attracting high-quality candidates Building and maintaining a strong candidate pipeline Managing temporary and permanent placements Conducting client visits and candidate meetings Negotiating rates and placement terms Working towards KPIs, revenue targets and career progression goals

About You

We're interested in ambitious individuals with the drive to succeed. You'll ideally have:

A full UK Driving Licence is essential Previous recruitment, sales or business development experience Transferable work or education experience Strong communication and relationship-building skills A commercial and target-driven mindset Resilience, determination and self-motivation The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment Applications are welcomed from experienced recruiters, junior recruiters and resourcers wanting to progress as well as graduates and individuals currently working in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, estate agency, travel, care, healthcare, business development or other people-focused roles.

Apply Today Whether you're an experienced recruiter seeking a specialist market or looking to develop into a successful 360 Recruitment Consultant, we'd love to hear from you.

Join an award-winning recruitment business that rewards ambition, invests in development and offers genuine opportunities for progression.

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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications