About this job
Senior SEN Education Recruitment Consultant
Full-time Role | City of London | End of May start!
Salary: £32,000+ Uncapped Commission OTE: £50,000+ in Year One Desk: Warm, well-established SEN desk with existing school relationships
About Us
Veritas Education, established in 2015, is a leading education recruitment agency specialising in placing education staff across the UK. We work with over 900 schools and colleges and have a growing team of 30+ consultants.
We are highly regarded for our work within SEN education, building long-standing partnerships with schools through quality service and trust. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Senior Education Recruitment Consultant to take ownership of a warm, established desk.
Role Overview
As a Senior Education Recruitment Consultant at Veritas Education, you will manage and grow an existing SEN desk with active client relationships and regular bookings.
This role is heavily sales-focused and relationship-led, ideal for a consultant who enjoys autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to maximise earnings through performance. You will lead from the front-developing accounts, mentoring where appropriate, and consistently delivering results.
Key Responsibilities
Warm Desk Management: Take ownership of a well-established SEN desk with live schools and repeat businessSales & Business Development: Proactively strengthen existing client relationships while identifying opportunities to grow accountsDaily Bookings: Manage and fill last-minute and same-day bookings, particularly for early morning requirementsCandidate Management: Source, interview, and place high-quality SEN education professionalsClient Partnerships: Act as a trusted recruitment partner to schools, understanding their staffing challenges and long-term needsEnd-to-End Recruitment: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle including compliance, contracts, and database managementTargets & Performance: Consistently meet and exceed revenue and activity targetsBenefits & Working Conditions
Office Location: 70 Gracechurch Street, City of London, EC3V 0HRWorking Hours:Mon-Thurs: 7:00am-5:00pmFri: 7:00am-4:30pmSchool Holidays: Reduced hours (5-hour days - 9am-2pm or 11am-4pm)Hybrid Working: Work From Home WednesdaysAnnual Leave: 28 days (used mainly in school holidays, with 5 days allowance for term time), increasing with serviceCommission: Uncapped commission structure, up to 20%Career Progression: Clear pathways to Principal Consultant and Management rolesTraining & Support: Ongoing development with senior leaders and an external recruitment trainerOverseas Incentive TripsAdditional daily time for exerciseRegular office breakfastsDress-down FridaysMonthly socials including meals, theatre trips, and team eventsSupportive culture with decades of combined industry experienceWho We're Looking For
Proven experience as an Education Recruitment Consultant (ideally SEN)Confident managing a warm, high-performing deskStrong billing mindset with a track record of hitting targetsExcellent relationship-building and communication skillsSelf-motivated, professional, and highly organisedDesire to progress and take on increased responsibility
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 policyYour CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explainedYou must have legal right to work in the UKYou must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas 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.'
