Education Recruitment Consultant - West Yorkshire

Job Introduction

Recruitment Consultant 

Opportunity to grow a desk in a new area! Supporting Schools with Non-Classroom Vacancies.

 Who are Operam Education Group?

 Together, we’re building something extraordinary—delivering success for our teams, our schools, and the communities we serve.

 At Operam Education Group, we’re passionate about making a real impact in the education sector, supporting local schools across England with the recruitment of supply teachers and support staff. With 8 brands already under our umbrella, exciting growth plans for further acquisitions, and the backing of private equity impact investment funding, we’re entering our next phase of growth with confidence and ambition. It’s an incredible time to join us as we expand our teams to drive even greater success.

 For our employees, this means being part of an award-winning, high-performance culture that values wellbeing, development, and skills. We believe in creating an environment where hard work is recognised, people are empowered to exceed their expectations, and their contributions make a meaningful impact on the schools and candidates we support.

Are you an experienced recruitment consultant with a passion for building relationships and delivering tailored staffing solutions? 

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in a fast-paced role supporting schools with their non-classroom based vacancies. This includes key positions such as cleaners, caretakers, and administrative staff.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will manage and deliver temp and perm recruitment solutions, providing schools with the right candidates for their operational needs. This role demands a deep understanding of temp recruitment, strong relationship management skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. With this being a newly developed area of focus, we are looking for someone who is not only experienced in recruitment but is eager to grow and shape this new sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for non-teaching roles, focusing on temp staffing solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, ensuring their ongoing staffing needs are met.
• Source, screen, and place candidates for a range of operational roles within schools.
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the client base within this new area.
• Provide exceptional customer service, acting as the go-to expert for non-classroom based staffing solutions.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in recruitment, with a focus on temporary placements.
• Strong relationship management skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients and candidates.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a drive to build and grow a new sector.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• A desire to make a significant impact in a growing, vital area of recruitment.
  • Visit clients and attend events to build your network and relationships. You will need to be able to drive and have access to a car. 

In return, we offer an open-ended opportunity with the chance to build and shape a key part of our business. 

If you are ready to take on a new challenge, grow within a supportive environment, and help schools operate smoothly, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits for our employees include:

• Employee Assistant Programme, 247 wellbeing support
• Perks and Discounts App
• Reduced hours in school holidays, we value work life balance
• Eye care scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• 25 days holidays + bank holidays (increasing after 2 years’ service)
• Extra day off on your birthday, on us!
• Pledge / paid volunteer days
• Training and development opportunities via our Career pathways

 Ready to take your career to the next level while making a meaningful difference? Apply now and become part of a team that transforms education every day. 

 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.