Senior Recruitment Consultant - Nursery

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,000 / year
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Recruitment Client relationship management Business development Early Years Education knowledge Communication Organisational skills Billing Team development

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Nursery

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking an experienced Senior Recruitment Consultant to join its Education division, specializing in Early Years/Nursery placements. The role involves building and managing a recruitment desk, developing client and candidate relationships, driving business development, and potentially leading a national team. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission, hybrid working, and career progression opportunities.

Location: Manchester (with travel to Stoke and Crewe offices) | Salary: £28k - £35k per year | Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Build and manage your own recruitment desk within Early Years Education
  • Develop and maintain strong client and candidate relationships
  • Drive business development and manage the full recruitment lifecycle
  • Work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment
  • Potentially develop into an Early Years Manager
  • Support junior colleagues in their development

What We’re Looking For

  • Proven experience in recruitment – at least 2 years Early Years/ Nursery recruitment experience
  • Strong billing and client development track record
  • Ambitious, resilient, and commercially minded
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • A consultant who is eager to hit the streets and visit client schools

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 per annum
  • Uncapped commission structure
  • Clear career progression to Principal/ Leadership/ Management roles
  • Brand-new CRM system
  • Hybrid working once established
  • Company events and regular incentives
  • Working Hours - Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm

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Click here to apply, or email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Job reference: PHSENRecNurs01.05

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