Senior Recruitment Consultant (SAFS)

Job Introduction

Education Recruitment Consultant

South Yorkshire Branch, Barnsley 

Provide Education, part of Operam Education Group

We connect our partner schools with brilliant people, creating meaningful, lasting impact in the classroom and beyond. As we continue to grow and innovate, we’re expanding our services with a brand-new offering: SAFS (School, Admin, Facilities, and Support Staff) recruitment.

This is fast-paced, high-impact temp recruitment, and the potential is huge. You won’t just be filling admin or facilities roles, you will be providing essential, out-of-the-classroom support that helps schools operate smoothly, so educators can focus on what they do best. With demand already pouring in from our partner schools, this new desk is packed with opportunity.

This is more than a typical recruitment role; it's your chance to build a high-performing desk in an emerging, high-demand market, all while making a real difference to the smooth running of schools and the communities they serve.

We need a driven, experienced recruiter with a background in industrial or commercial temp recruitment, or a similar fast-paced, ever-changing environment. If you’ve got the track record of managing high-volume recruitment and thrive on the challenge of a quick-turnaround market, then this is your moment to step up and lead a new, game-changing recruitment desk.

Why Join Operam?

• Award-winning culture – Rated Very Good by Best Companies, with a strong focus on performance and wellbeing
• Fast-track growth – Clear, tailored career paths, with early promotion potential and leadership development
• Learning & Development - From Level 3 Recruitment qualifications to leadership development, we’ll invest in your growth from day one
• Modern tools that work for you – Streamlined systems that reduce admin and boost productivity
• Reward & recognition – Uncapped commission, sales incentives, and a culture that celebrates your wins
• Work-life balance – Reduced hours during school holidays (without cutting pay), plus 28+ days holiday, birthday off, and wellbeing perks
• Supportive, sales-driven team – Thrive in a culture that celebrates success and invests in your growth
• Purpose-driven work – Your role directly supports children’s learning and school improvement, it’s work that matters
• Amazing enhanced benefits package - our Talent Team will talk you through them, and they can be found on our website careers page. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Running and growing your own education recruitment desk
• Building strong, lasting relationships with schools and candidates
• Matching brilliant people with roles that make a real difference
• Working to clear goals and KPIs, with full support to exceed them
• Contributing to a positive, ambitious team culture
• Office based role, Shifts between 7am - 5pm. 

 What You’ll Need:

• Experience in recruitment or fast-paced sales, with a proven track record of success that you will be able to talk us through. 
• A target-driven mindset and the motivation to grow your desk
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A sense of purpose—you care about making a positive impact
• The drive to take ownership of your success and keep learning

This isn’t a trainee role, it’s for someone ready to make an impact through sales from day one. If you want to be part of a fast-growing, high-performance business where your success truly matters, now’s the time to join Operam.

If you are interested in a Trainee position, please visit our Careers site to learn about our Academy programme and apprenticeships. We’d still love to hear from you!

We look forward to receiving your application. 

As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, we are committed to creating a diverse, welcoming, and equitable workplace. We believe in providing a fair and transparent recruitment process, where every candidate is assessed solely on their skills, experience, and potential.

 If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process or at any stage of the interview, please let us know. We are committed to making the necessary accommodations to support you fully.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to provide proof of their right to work in the UK before commencing employment