Connex - Middlesbrough
Recruitment Consultant
Warm Desk | Uncapped Commission | Hybrid Working
£25,000 – £35,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission
An exciting opportunity has opened for an ambitious and driven Recruitment Consultant to join the growing team at Connex Education in our Middlesbrough office, specialising in Education recruitment.
This is a warm, established desk with strong existing client relationships, consistent demand, and significant scope for growth. If you’re looking for a role where you can build a successful career, earn uncapped commission, and genuinely make a difference within education, this could be the perfect next step.
Why Join Connex Education?
Since launching in 2021, Connex Education North East has continued to grow rapidly, built around a high-performing team, supportive culture, and people-first approach.
At Connex, you’ll be trusted to run your desk with autonomy while receiving the support, development, and recognition needed to succeed long term.
We offer:
- A warm desk with active business and established school partnerships
- Uncapped commission and clear earning potential
- Hybrid working and reduced hours during school holidays
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression
- A collaborative, energetic team environment where success is recognised and celebrated
The Role
As a Recruitment Consultant specialising in SEND, you will:
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs)
- Manage and grow existing client accounts while developing new business opportunities
- Source, interview, and place high-quality SEND professionals
- Deliver a consultative, high-quality service to both clients and candidates
- Proactively grow your desk and drive revenue performance
- Become a trusted recruitment partner within the local education sector
This role would suit someone who genuinely cares about delivering an excellent service and thrives on building lasting relationships.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience in recruitment, business development, or B2B sales
- Is confident working in a target-driven environment with a proven track record of success
- Has an interest in SEND or a desire to specialise within the education sector
- Is proactive, resilient, and commercially aware
- Enjoys relationship-building and working as part of a supportive team
Key skills and attributes:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Negotiation and objection-handling skills
- Self-motivated with a driven, ambitious mindset
- Solution-focused with the ability to work using initiative
What’s in It for You?
- £25,000 – £35,000 basic salary (DOE)
- Uncapped commission scheme
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Hybrid working (1 day working from home per week)
- Reduced hours during school holidays
- Early finish on Fridays during school holidays (1pm)
- Private healthcare scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Ongoing training and career development
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
Interested?
If you’re ambitious, motivated, and ready to take the next step in your recruitment career with a specialist education agency that truly values its people, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: Mark Cordwell
[email protected]
07568 260907
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.