Senior recruitment consultant
| Job Type | Contract (Long Term) |
| Location | City of London, London |
| Area | Central London, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Special Education - SEN Coordinator |
| Salary | £32000 - £40000 per annum |
| Start Date | 25/05/2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | GY/SSRC26_1775565591 |
| Job Views | 6 |
- Description
Senior SEN Education Recruitment Consultant
Full-time Role | City of London | End of May start!
Salary: £32,000+ Uncapped Commission OTE: £50,000+ in Year One Desk: Warm, well-established SEN desk with existing school relationships
About Us
Veritas Education, established in 2015, is a leading education recruitment agency specialising in placing education staff across the UK. We work with over 900 schools and colleges and have a growing team of 30+ consultants.
We are highly regarded for our work within SEN education, building long-standing partnerships with schools through quality service and trust. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a warm, established desk.
Role Overview
As a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant at Veritas Education, you will manage and grow an existing SEN desk with active client relationships and regular bookings.
This role is heavily sales-focused and relationship-led, ideal for a consultant who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to maximise earnings through performance. You will lead from the front-developing accounts, mentoring where appropriate, and consistently delivering results.
Key Responsibilities
- Warm Desk Management: Take ownership of a well-established SEN desk with live schools and repeat business
- Sales & Business Development: Proactively strengthen existing client relationships while identifying opportunities to grow accounts
- Daily Bookings: Manage and fill last-minute and same-day bookings, particularly for early morning requirements
- Candidate Management: Source, interview, and place high-quality SEN education professionals
- Client Partnerships: Act as a trusted recruitment partner to schools, understanding their staffing challenges and long-term needs
- End-to-End Recruitment: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle including compliance, contracts, and database management
- Targets & Performance: Consistently meet and exceed revenue and activity targets
Benefits & Working Conditions
- Office Location: 70 Gracechurch Street, City of London, EC3V 0HR
- Working Hours:
- Mon-Thurs: 7:00am-5:00pm
- Fri: 7:00am-4:30pm
- School Holidays: Reduced hours (5-hour days - 9am-2pm or 11am-4pm)
- Hybrid Working: Work From Home Wednesdays
- Annual Leave: 28 days (used mainly in school holidays, with 5 days allowance for term time), increasing with service
- Commission: Uncapped commission structure, up to 20%
- Career Progression: Clear pathways to Principal Consultant and Management roles
- Training & Support: Ongoing development with senior leaders and an external recruitment trainer
- Overseas Incentive Trips
- Additional daily time for exercise
- Regular office breakfasts
- Dress-down Fridays
- Monthly socials including meals, theatre trips, and team events
- Supportive culture with decades of combined industry experience
Who We're Looking For
- Proven experience as an Education Recruitment Consultant (ideally SEN)
- Confident managing a warm, high-performing desk
- Strong billing mindset with a track record of hitting targets
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills
- Self-motivated, professional, and highly organised
- Desire to progress and take on increased responsibility
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION
- All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
- You must have legal right to work in the UK
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview
Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.
Disclaimer
'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'
