Recruitment Consultant

Job Description

We are New Directions, a group of companies that provide UK wide services (including recruitment, training, care provision and other support services) within education, social care, and domiciliary care, from a network of offices across the UK.

At New Directions, we deeply value our employees as the heart of our success, and we do this through our Impact Initiative. We recognise that each individual brings unique skills, perspectives, and dedication that drive our growth and innovation. We foster a culture of respect, inclusivity, and collaboration where every voice matters. By investing in professional development, well-being, and work-life balance, we ensure our people feel supported and empowered to thrive. We celebrate achievements, encourage creativity, and provide opportunities for advancement. In summary, our Impact Initiative makes sure you feel valued – with celebrations, wellbeing support, and chances to give back as a team.

To provide quality educational staff supply service to all schools and education supply workers in your allotted area of responsibility, in a manner that enhances the reputation of the company and leads to business growth from satisfied customers.

Responsible for providing educational supply staff with a professional agency supply service, finding them the supply work they desire whilst treating them with respect and being open and honest at all times

Responsible for compliance with all relevant legislation, and processes, policies, and procedures

Responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and ensuring that you take reasonable care not to put other people (including fellow employees and members of the public) at risk by what you do or do not do in the course of your job

Responsible for safeguarding assets within your control and possession, including but not limited to hardware, software, systems, or information, and to report any suspected breach in security without delay, to the relevant personnel as required

Responsible for the non-disclosure of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company to third parties and/or the misuse of any confidential information and/or trade secrets of the Company for your own purpose/benefit

Responsible for establishing, maintaining, and developing excellent working relationships with colleagues within your department and the wider Company

Responsible for delivering exceptional levels of customer service; both to internal and external customers

Responsible for communicating with people in a respectful, courteous, and professional manner at all times

Fantastic employee benefits including:

A flexible working environment, with the opportunity for hybrid working

Health Cashback scheme

Life Assurance of 4 x salary

Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme

A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 27 days holiday after two years’ service)

Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice

A day off for your birthday

A Giving Back day – to offer your services to the local community

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria)

Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria)

Opportunity to join our 3% interest Christmas savings scheme

Employee referral scheme; you can earn between £250 and £500 for each successful referral into the business

Regular social, health and well-being events