Role: Graduate Recruitment Consultant
Location: Liverpool Branch
Hours: Full Time, 7am – 4pm Monday - Friday, with reduced hours (9am – 3pm) during school summer holidays
Term: Permanent, 4 days office based, 1 day working from home
Start Date: Candidate dependent
Package: £25,000 - £28,000 minimum within first year (combination of base salary and commissions)

Vision for Education Liverpool is looking to appoint a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join our Secondary division, working with schools across Merseyside. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, welcoming team who are part of the wider Edwin Group – the market leaders in recruiting high-quality teaching and support staff for short-term, long-term and permanent roles.

We are a progressive and growing team with clear progression opportunities, a team-orientated and fun office culture, and the chance to earn uncapped commission – making it a great time to join us. As a trainee, you will benefit from a supportive management team and receive full training through our industry-leading induction programme alongside guidance from experienced colleagues.

We’re proud to be different. There’s no single ‘type’ of Vision for Education consultant – our team is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, all driven by a shared commitment to delivering outstanding service to both schools and candidates.

The Role

At Vision for Education, we pride ourselves on providing an unrivalled service to both schools and teachers.

You will act as a key link between schools and candidates. The role is varied, fast-paced, and rewarding, including:

Working with a large and loyal client base across Merseyside, including schools that work with us exclusively
Using sales, business development, marketing, and networking to grow your desk
Visiting schools to build and develop strong working relationships
Developing a deep understanding of your schools’ ethos, culture, and staffing needs
Using social media to advertise roles, build your personal brand, and attract top talent
Headhunting and proactively sourcing candidates
Screening and shortlisting candidates for vacancies
Managing interviews, reference checks, and compliance
Preparing and submitting CVs and candidate profiles
Organising and briefing candidates ahead of interviews
Using our Salesforce system to manage client and candidate activity
Supporting client schools with sponsored events and initiatives

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines
A resilient, self-motivated approach
The ability to work independently and as part of a close-knit team
A professional, ethical and customer-focused mindset
A drive to exceed expectations and deliver top-tier service

What We Offer:

Excellent base salary with an open-ended commission structure
Team and company-wide performance incentives
Clear career progression and ongoing professional development
Regular team events and social activities
A supportive, positive working culture
Reduced hours during school holidays

How to apply

To be considered for the role of Graduate Recruitment Consultant please email a brief cover letter, saying why you want to apply for this position along with an up-to-date CV to Michelle Dewhurst (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for an informal confidential chat.

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