Principal Recruitment Consultant - #191052

Senior / Principal Recruitment Consultant (level negotiable for experience)

SEND / Primary / Secondary (negotiable)

South Yorkshire Territory

£28,500 - £37,000 + uncapped commission

Office Based. 40 hours, 7-4 / 8-5 term time. Reduced hours school holidays.

At Operam Education Group, we’re one of the fastest-growing education recruitment agencies in the UK, backed by Three Hills Capital’s Impact Fund. This private equity support gives us the scale, tools, and resources to invest in our teams, innovate in the market, and make a real difference in schools so you can focus on what you do best: driving results and building a high-performing desk.

As a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant, you’ll own the full 360 recruitment cycle, delivering temporary staffing solutions to schools across your region in South Yorkshire. Your goal is clear: grow revenue, win new school partnerships, and secure long-term client relationships all while ensuring classrooms are staffed with exceptional professionals who help pupils thrive. Every placement you make has a direct impact on education, giving your work purpose beyond sales.

Here’s why this role stands out:

• Commercially rewarding – Senior-level responsibility with uncapped commission and high earning potential.
• Fast growth and progression – Access our Aspiring Leaders Programme and clear leadership pathways as the company scales.
• Impact-driven purpose – You’re not just filling vacancies; you’re helping schools run smoothly and pupils achieve their potential.
• Autonomy and ownership – Lead your desk, shape your strategy, and see the results of your hard work.

If you’re a results-driven recruiter who wants to combine commercial success with meaningful impact, this is your opportunity to thrive in a fast-growing, ambitious, and purpose-led company.

Our Employee Benefits:

• Up to 34 days annual leave, plus bank holidays off
• Enhanced sick pay from 2 years’ service
• Virtual GP
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Birthday day off
• Wellbeing day off
• 3 Pledge days per year for volunteering
• Reduced hours in school holidays
• Annual group conference weekend
• Eye care support
• Aspiring leaders programme
• Recruitment Qualifications

Responsibility of role:

• Owning and developing a high-performing Education recruitment desk across Primary, Secondary, or SEND, driving consistent revenue growth and expanding market share within your territory.
• Partnering with the Key Accounts and Partnerships team to maximise opportunities, strengthen client relationships, and support strategic territory growth.
• Leading business development activity, securing new school partnerships while maintaining and growing long-term relationships with existing clients.
• Driving commercial success by placing high-quality education professionals into impactful roles, ensuring both client satisfaction and strong desk profitability.
• Taking full ownership of personal and desk performance, consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets and KPIs.
• Acting as a senior figure within the team, leading by example, supporting colleagues, and contributing to a high-performance, collaborative culture within the branch.

What You’ll Need:

• Proven success in recruitment, ideally within Education or a related sector, with a strong track record of developing a profitable desk and consistently achieving revenue targets.
• A strong business development mindset, confident in identifying opportunities, winning new clients, and growing long-term partnerships with schools and education leaders.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the credibility to influence senior stakeholders and position yourself as a trusted recruitment partner.
• Leadership potential and the desire to take the next step in your career, acting as a role model within the team and supporting the development of colleagues.
• A high level of ambition, accountability, and commercial drive, taking full ownership of your desk performance and contributing to the wider success of the branch.
• A genuine passion for education and making a positive impact by connecting schools with outstanding teaching and support staff.

We look forward to receiving your application, our Talent Team will be here to give you more information.