Education Recruitment Consultant

Job Introduction

Education Recruitment Consultant

First for Education, part of Operam Education Group

At First for Education, part of the Operam Education Group, our continued growth means we’re now expanding our recruitment teams and are hiring experienced Education Recruiters across Primary, Secondary and SAFS (non-classroom based roles). This is a genuine growth opportunity for consultants who want to join a business that invests in development and supports long-term career progression.

You’ll be joining an established, credible brand with the backing of a growing group, giving you the platform to build, scale and own your own desk across the West Midlands. With organic growth plans, strong market demand and the autonomy to shape your territory, this is your chance to turn opportunity into a high-performing, market-leading desk.

Why Join Operam?

• Award-winning culture – Rated Very Good by Best Companies, with a strong focus on performance and wellbeing
• Fast-track growth – Clear, tailored career paths, with early promotion potential and leadership development
• Learning & Development - From Level 3 Recruitment qualifications to leadership development, we’ll invest in your growth from day one
• Modern tools that work for you – Streamlined systems that reduce admin and boost productivity
• Reward & recognition – Uncapped commission, sales incentives, and a culture that celebrates your wins
• Work-life balance – Reduced hours during school holidays (without cutting pay), plus 28+ days holiday, birthday off, and wellbeing perks
• Supportive, sales-driven team – Thrive in a culture that celebrates success and invests in your growth
• Purpose-driven work – Your role directly supports children’s learning and school improvement, it’s work that matters
• Amazing enhanced benefits package - our Talent Team will talk you through them, and they can be found on our website careers page

What You'll Be Doing:

• Running and growing your own education recruitment desk
• Building strong, lasting relationships with schools and candidates
• Matching brilliant people with roles that make a real difference
• Working to clear goals and KPIs, with full support to exceed them
• Contributing to a positive, ambitious team culture
• We are an office based company. Monday - Friday, shifts between 7am-5pm (half days in summer holidays)

 What You’ll Need:

• Experience in recruitment will be essential, if you have Education recruitment experience this is desired. 
• A target-driven mindset and the motivation to grow your desk
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A sense of purpose—you care about making a positive impact
• The drive to take ownership of your success and keep learning

This isn’t a trainee role, it’s for someone ready to make an impact through sales from day one. If you want to be part of a fast-growing, high-performance business where your success truly matters, now’s the time to join Operam.

If you are interested in a Trainee position, please visit our Careers site to learn about our Academy programme and apprenticeships. We’d still love to hear from you!

We look forward to receiving your application. 

As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, we are committed to creating a diverse, welcoming, and equitable workplace. We believe in providing a fair and transparent recruitment process, where every candidate is assessed solely on their skills, experience, and potential.

 If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of the interview, please let us know. We are committed to making the necessary accommodations to support you fully.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before commencing employment