Senior Recruitment Consultant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£41,950 / year
CATEGORY
Recruitment
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SKILLS

360 recruitment Sales Business Development Team Leadership KPIs Communication Skills Education Sector Recruitment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Salary: £30,000- £41,950 + uncapped commission with no threshold

Are you ready to lead from the front, inspire a team, and elevate your recruitment career to the next level?

At [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], we’re looking for an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our thriving team. If you’re already working in a 360-recruitment role and looking for that next step, this is your opportunity to lead, grow, and succeed in a high performing, people first business.

Senior Recruitment Consultant

As a Senior 360 Consultant, you'll be hands on with your own desk while also mentoring and inspiring a team to achieve incredible results. You’ll lead by example, build lasting partnerships with schools and educators, and drive business growth across your area.

Your role will include:

  • Leading by example to drive sales and new business development activity
  • Mentoring, supporting and motivating a team of Recruitment Consultants and Resourcers to ensure targets and KPIs are met and exceeded.
  • Building strong, long term relationships with schools and understanding their staffing needs
  • Attracting, interviewing, and placing top education professionals in exciting roles
  • Attending client meetings, school visits, and networking events
  • Driving performance through KPIs and structured business development
  • Work collaboratively with the sales and compliance teams to allow all candidates are onboarded compliantly and ensure a seamless boking experience.
  • Take responsibility for improvements of key business areas.
  • Build and maintain an in-depth understanding of the education sector and specialist areas to maximise potential opportunities.

What We’re Looking For:

  • We want someone who thrives in a target driven environment and is passionate about leading others to success.
  • Key attributes we value:
  • Previous recruitment experience within a 360 sales environment is essential
  • Proven track record of exceeding growth and GP targets
  • Ability to drive strong activity levels
  • Experience of leading teams to success
  • Previous work within a high compliance sector
  • A high standard of written and oral communication skills
  • Outstanding organisation skills and strong attention to details

What’s in it for you

At [Employer hidden], we’re invested in your success. We provide industry leading training and ongoing coaching to ensure you’re equipped to achieve your goals and develop your career.

The Benefits:

  • Uncapped commission with no threshold
  • Clear career progression and promotion opportunities in a fast growing, performance driven business
  • Access to our Leadership Development Group to ensure you continually grow as a leader
  • 40 days work from home allowance per year
  • Reduced working hours during school holidays for a better work life balance
  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Extra day off for your birthday and a life admin day to use when you need it
  • Charity day - a paid day to volunteer where you choose
  • Fantastic healthcare plan to support your wellbeing
  • Regular company events that celebrate your success.

Working Hours:

  • In term time, 1x 7.30-5.30pm, 3x 7.30-5pm, 1x 7.30-4.30pm
  • Reduced and flexible hours during the school holidays
  • Office based full time
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