Recruitment Consultant

Vision for Education

  • Cambridge
  • £28,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Recruitment Consultant – Join a Team That’s Redefining Education Recruitment!Location: Chivers Way, CambridgeHours: Full Time
  • 7.30am – 4pm x2 days per week
  • 7.30am - 5pm x2 days per week
  • 7.30am – 4.30pm Friday's
  • Work from home Wednesday's
  • Enjoy reduced hours (9am – 3pm) during school holidays
About Us
Vision for Education is proudly part of The Edwin Group, a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, for the third consecutive year. Rated ‘Excellent’ by our people across the board, we’re known for our world-class employee engagement, ethical leadership, and purpose-driven culture.As a carbon-neutral, ESG-leading organisation, we’re not just leading the education sector-we’re creating positive change for schools, communities, and the planet. Our work supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and we proactively champion wellbeing, inclusivity, and climate action.Why Join Us?
We’re on the lookout for an experienced sales professionals to join our lively and friendly Cambridge team, supporting Secondary schools across Cambridgeshire. If you want to work with the best, build lasting client relationships, and feel genuinely valued-this is the role for you.Expect:
  • A warm desk and uncapped commission opportunities
  • Clear, supported progression all the way to Branch Manager
  • A fun, high-performing, team-first culture
  • A chance to make a meaningful difference in education
We’re not a one-size-fits-all team-we celebrate individuality, but we’re united by our drive, our values, and our love of what we do.The Role – What You'll Be DoingThis is a fast-paced, people-first role that blends recruitment, sales, and account management:
  • Working with a large client base - many of the schools nationally work exclusively with Vision for Education
  • Using sales, business development and marketing techniques and networking opportunities to attract business from client schools
  • Driving business development through relationship-building and outreach
  • Visiting schools and deepening client engagement
  • Finding, engaging, and placing brilliant educators in the right roles
  • Using social media, headhunting, and networking to build talent pools
  • Managing applications, interviews, references, and placements
  • Using our Salesforce system to track progress and keep things moving
  • Supporting schools with sponsorship opportunities
  • Act as an Ambassador for the Group’s ESG strategy and you demonstrate this through a commitment to adopt, promote and comply with ESG policies, developments, and initiatives
Who We’re Looking ForYou’ll be a proactive, experienced sales professional ready to grow your desk and make an impact.
  • Proven sales ability
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a car (essential)
  • Strong communicator with a consultative sales style
  • Organised, resilient and self-motivated
  • A natural relationship-builder and team player
  • Driven to exceed targets while staying true to ethical business practices
What You’ll Get in Return
  • Uncapped commission
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off
  • Fantastic healthcare package
  • Free parking on site
  • Enhanced parental leave

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