Senior Recruitment Consultant

About CER & Affinity Workforce Solutions CER Education Recruitment - part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group is a cutting-edge and innovative education recruitment consultancy. Our multi-brand, multi-product strategy differentiates Affinity Workforce Solutions from other consultancies in the market by not only providing full education recruitment services but also managed service provisions to our customers. We have genuine commitment to our partnerships and we go above and beyond to build robust and sustainable relationships with our clients, aligning ourselves with their quality standards. Recruitment Consultant - The Opportunity An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen at CER Education Recruitment to join our Luton Team! The team is growing and is made up of well-established consultants, expert in the Education Recruitment Market. This unique opportunity will suit an individual currently either working in a Recruitment role OR can demonstrate excellent business development, customer service and relationship management experience. As a Recruitment Consultant you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle for your own designated geography within the Education Sector - supporting schools and candidates. You will work closely with your Director and wider team to maintain existing relationships, and to build and convert new relationships with schools and candidates alike. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategies to attract new clients and and candidates. Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, colleges, and other educational institutions. Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates inclusive of Qualified Teachers, Teaching Assistants and Cover Supervisors. Facilitate the end-to-end recruitment process for clients and candidates operating within the education recruitment market. Delivering excellent results and service to all customers. Build long-lasting candidate relationships through providing expert services and advice. Deliver consistently high standards of activity and customer interaction to proactively drive business growth Stay up to date with industry trends and ensure compliance with relevant legislation.Skills and Experience Required: Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to self-motivate in a fast-paced environment. Strong business development skills and the ability to generate new business. Results-oriented with a focus on driving growth and achieving targets. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Proficient in using recruitment software / CRM systems and Microsoft Office. Experience in Recruitment is desirable, but not essential - we offer fantastic training, learning and development throughout your career with CER and Affinity!What you will get in return: Uncapped Commission (in addition to base salary) Your Birthday Off! (in addition to your annual leave entitlement and all bank holidays) Clearly defined career progression pathways Ongoing training and development. Reduced hours during the school holidays Access to a wide-range of benefits Working for a Sunday Times Top 100 Places to work Organisation (2024 & 2025).#AWSINTERNAL