Associate Recruitment Consultant

Job DescriptionLOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE? JUST GRADUATED?START YOUR CAREER WITH QUALITY IN EDUCATION RECRUITMENTAre you looking for a change in career?Are you looking for a career where your hard work directly impacts your earnings and progression?Want to work for a multi-award-winning agency with exclusive access to business you won’t find anywhere else?Are you ambitious, driven, and looking for a high-earning career? If you're shouting YES, we want to hear from you JOIN SMILE EDUCATION – WHERE ASSOCIATES & GRADUATES BECOME INDUSTRY LEADERSAs part of our exciting expansion, Smile Education is offering career changers or recent graduates the chance to join one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies as an Associate Recruitment Consultant. Whether you are looking for a change of direction in your career or a graduate and studied business, psychology, drama, sports, or something else – if you’ve got energy, ambition and people skills, we’ll give you the tools to succeed. Starting basic salary: £25,250Realistic 1st Year OTE: £30–35k (top performers earn £100k+)Location: City centre office with hybrid flexibilityHours: 7.30am – 4.30pm (reduced hours on offer in school holidays)Career Path: Clear progression into senior and management rolesStart date: January 2026 WHY START YOUR RECRUITMENT CAREER WITH US?Learn from a business with over 200 years’ worth of experienceJoin a multi-award-winning agency, including 'Recruitment Company of the Year' (APSCo)Gain exclusive access to business opportunities competitors can’t matchReceive a structured training, mentorship, and a clear career development planEnjoy our annual company-paid overseas conferences (past trips: Majorca, Portugal, Ibiza, Barcelona)Get involved in our committees focused on mental health, diversity and inclusion, social and community impact WHAT YOU’LL BE DOINGThis is a sales-focused career, but don’t worry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know You’ll:Take part in cold calling, business development, and full 360 recruitmentBuild relationships with schools and recruit teachers for permanent and temporary rolesUse job boards, social media, career events to find and place the best candidatesWork towards weekly targets and KPI’s with the support of an experienced teamConduct telephone, virtual, and face-to-face interviews with candidates WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A GRADUATE/ASSOCIATEYou don’t need prior recruitment experience — we’re looking for potential, not expert. We want associates who are:Confident communicators and natural relationship buildersGoal-oriented, driven, and eager to prove themselvesProblem-solvers with a positive, proactive attitudeResilient, team-focused, and open to feedbackFull UK driving licence holders (or actively learning) You could be:Looking for a career change with a stable work history in sectors such as hospitality, retail, customer service, leisure & tourism, insurance, care work and real estateA sales professional from a fast-paced, target-driven environmentA recent graduate in a relevant field such as sports, drama, business, psychology and HR (or something else) ***We do not offer sponsorship now or in the future (full UK RTW is required) THE PERKS DON’T STOP THERE…24–35 days holiday + Bank Holidays (plus your birthday off)Early finishes: 4pm Fridays and 3:30pm in school holidaysUncapped commission – earn from day oneHybrid working with a modern city-centre baseAccess to on-site gym with extended lunch breaks INTERESTED? LET’S TALKReady to start your career with one of the UK's top education recruiters? Send your CV to (url removed)Call us on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications