Recruitment Consultant

Permanent full-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EducationConsultant_1791473162
Closing date November 8, 2026
Location Leeds, United Kingdom
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Recruitment Consultant

Veritas Education | Leeds | Full-Time | Education Recruitment

Veritas Education is a leading education recruitment company based in Leeds, supporting Primary, Secondary, SEN, Early Years, Alternative Provision and Post-16 settings across West Yorkshire.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to appoint an ambitious and driven Recruitment Consultant to join our successful Leeds branch. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced recruiter, sales professional or education specialist looking to build a rewarding career within one of Yorkshire's leading education recruitment agencies.

About Veritas Education

At Veritas Education, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to schools, academies and trusts through our core values of:

  • Reliability
  • Transparency
  • Quality
  • Professionalism

    • We have built long-standing partnerships with educational settings across the region, providing day-to-day supply, long-term staffing solutions and permanent recruitment support.

    The Role

    As a Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for managing and developing your own education recruitment desk, working closely with schools and education professionals to provide outstanding staffing solutions.

    Key responsibilities include:

  • Building and maintaining relationships with schools, academies and multi-academy trusts.
  • Developing new business opportunities across your designated area.
  • Sourcing, interviewing and registering teaching and support staff.
  • Managing daily supply bookings and long-term placements.
  • Matching candidates to suitable vacancies based on their experience and career goals.
  • Conducting client meetings and school visits.
  • Managing compliance and safeguarding processes.
  • Working towards achievable sales and performance targets.
  • Delivering a high-quality consultative service to both schools and candidates.

    • What We're Looking For

  • Previous recruitment, sales or business development experience.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
  • A proactive and resilient attitude.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
  • Confidence managing multiple priorities and client relationships.
  • Full UK driving licence is desirable.

    • Education recruitment experience would be advantageous but is not essential for the right candidate.

    What We Offer

  • Competitive basic salary with the opportunity to double your basic with commission.
  • Market-leading uncapped commission structure.
  • Established client base and opportunities for growth.
  • Clear career progression routes into Senior Consultant and Management positions.
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Additional three days leave over the Christmas period.
  • Reduced working hours during school holiday periods.
  • Regular individual, team and company-wide incentives.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes including gym memberships, retail discounts and vehicle schemes.
  • Ongoing training, mentoring and professional development.

    • Why Join Veritas Education?

    Veritas Education has an excellent track record of consultant retention and career progression. We invest heavily in our people, providing the tools, support and opportunities needed to build a highly successful career in recruitment.

    If you're motivated by building relationships, achieving results and making a genuine difference to schools and education professionals across Yorkshire, we'd love to hear from you.

    Apply today and become part of a team committed to delivering outstanding recruitment solutions across the education sector.

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

    Apply now