Senior Recruitment Consultant

Are you an experienced recruitment or sales consultant ready for one of the fastest-growing education recruitment agencies in Bristol?

Five Education is looking for a full time Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our central Bristol team. We are a niche and independent agency, specialising in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). We have offices in Bristol and Plymouth, and we support schools across the South of England. We pride ourselves on a genuinely high-quality, ethical service, reflected by our outstanding Google reviews. We're a small, ambitious team with big growth plans, making this an exciting time to join and progress with us.

We are looking for an experienced sales consultant who will be successful in developing business with current clients and in engaging new clients. We can offer a tailored role in fitting your skills and experience, and there are huge opportunities for promotion and growth. We have an industry leading commission structure with up to 17.5% of margin paid monthly.

Who We're Looking For

We would also encourage you to apply even if you're not currently operating at a senior level as we may consider associate consultants. So if you have experience working in education, care, or a sales-based role, and you are motivated, driven, and financially ambitious, this could be an opportunity for long term career progression.

You'll ideally have:

At least 12 months' experience in sales or recruitment (education/social care preferred)

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

A proactive, "can-do" attitude

Excellent organisation and time management

A genuine drive to succeed and grow your desk

Additional requirements:

Full UK driving licence

Ability to work full-time and commute to BS1 for early starts (7am)

Strong written and spoken English

Ability to provide proof of earnings (e.g. payslips) if required

What We Offer

£35,000-£45,000 basic salary

Uncapped commission up to 17.5% (paid monthly)

OTE:

Year 1: £57,000-£67,000

Year 2: £96,500-£106,500

Opportunity to inherit a warm, high-performing desk

Additional Benefits

27 days holiday (including term-time allowance), plus one extra day for every year of service

Annual company trip (we have been to Paris and Ibiza, our next trip is Barcelona)

One free long lunch per week

Regular team socials and incentives

Potential for guaranteed commission (negotiable based on experience)

Dedicated support with compliance

After probation:

Bupa dental and health care

Reduced hours during school holidays (usually 5 hours per day, and subject to performance)

Hybrid working (2 days from home, subject to performance)

Potential for company car

Potential for resourcing support

If you're looking for a change from the more corporate agencies or just a new sector, apply below or reach out to Danielle on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential conversation.?