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Associate Recruitment Consultant

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

LOOKING FOR A CAREER CHANGE? JUST GRADUATED?
START YOUR CAREER WITH QUALITY IN EDUCATION RECRUITMENT!
Are 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 LEADERS
As 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: £25,250
Realistic 1st Year OTE: £30–35k (top performers earn £100k+)
Location: City centre office with hybrid flexibility
Hours: 7.30am – 4.30pm (reduced hours on offer in school holidays!)
Career Path: Clear progression into senior and management roles

Start date: January 2026
 
WHY START YOUR RECRUITMENT CAREER WITH US?

Learn from a business with over 200 years’ worth of experience
Join a multi-award-winning agency, including 'Recruitment Company of the Year' (APSCo)
Gain exclusive access to business opportunities competitors can’t match
Receive a structured training, mentorship, and a clear career development plan
Enjoy 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 DOING
This 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 recruitment
Build relationships with schools and recruit teachers for permanent and temporary roles
Use job boards, social media, career events to find and place the best candidates
Work towards weekly targets and KPI’s with the support of an experienced team
Conduct telephone, virtual, and face-to-face interviews with candidates 
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR IN A GRADUATE/ASSOCIATE
You don’t need prior recruitment experience — we’re looking for potential, not expert. We want associates who are:

Confident communicators and natural relationship builders
Goal-oriented, driven, and eager to prove themselves
Problem-solvers with a positive, proactive attitude
Resilient, team-focused, and open to feedback
Full 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 estate
A sales professional from a fast-paced, target-driven environment
A 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 holidays
Uncapped commission – earn from day one
Hybrid working with a modern city-centre base
Access to on-site gym with extended lunch breaks 
INTERESTED? LET’S TALK!
Ready 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)

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