Recruitment Consultant
CER Education, Darlington
About Us
CER Education Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment agency within the education sector, proudly part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group. We connect exceptional talent with opportunities across Primary, Secondary and SEN Schools.
As part of Affinity Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work lists in 2024, 2025, and 2026, reflecting our commitment to employee wellbeing, career development, and an inclusive, high-performance culture.
We foster a supportive and ambitious environment where individuals can thrive, innovate, and build meaningful careers in recruitment.
The Role
We are looking for a driven and ambitious 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our Team in Darlington, specialising in Secondary Education Recruitment. Our Team in Darlington are well-established and award-winning, with a genuine collaborative team environment. This is a full-cycle recruitment role where you will manage both client relationships and candidate delivery, specialising in placing professionals within Secondary Schools.
- £30,000 – £37,000 (DOE)
- Uncapped Commission
- Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026
- Clearly defined career pathways and development opportunity
- Ongoing learning & development
- Reduced working hours during the school holidays
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Business Development & Sales
- Proactively identify, target, and win new business within the SEN education sector
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow your desk and achieve revenue targets
Client Management
- Act as a trusted partner to clients, offering market insight and recruitment expertise
- Manage job briefs, ensuring a clear understanding of role requirements and timelines
- Deliver a high-quality, consultative service to ensure repeat business and long-term partnerships
Candidate Sourcing & Management
- Source, attract, and engage high-quality candidates using job boards, databases, networking, and social media
- Conduct interviews, assessments, and compliance checks
- Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment life-cycle
- Provide guidance on CVs, interviews, and career progression
Delivery & Process Management
- Match candidates to suitable roles and manage the end-to-end recruitment process
- Coordinate interviews, feedback, offers, and on-boarding
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems and ensure compliance with safeguarding standards
Market & Sector Knowledge
- Stay informed on SEN Education and Recruitment trends, funding changes, and skills demands
- Position yourself as a knowledgeable specialist within your market
Key Skills & Attributes Required:
- Proven ability to generate new business and exceed targets
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
- Passion for delivering an outstanding experience to both clients and candidates
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- A positive, “can-do” attitude with the ability to handle rejection and bounce back
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and desire to succeed
- Clear, professional, and confident verbal and written communication
- Ability to influence and build credibility quickly
A Full (and Valid) UK Driving License is required for this role.
Why Join CER Education Recruitment?
- Work for a recognised Sunday Times Best Place to Work (2024, 2025 & 2026)
- Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
- Your birthday and Christmas eve off in addition to your annual leave entitlement.
- Reduced working hours during the school holidays
- Structured training and career development pathways
- Supportive, inclusive, and high-performing team culture
- Opportunity to specialise in a rewarding sector that makes a real difference
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