Team Leader - Education Recruitment - Cambridge

Team Leader - Education Recruitment

Teaching Personnel is the UK's leading education recruitment agency. We proudly offer the best and fastest opportunities for progression in the sector, developing and rewarding future leaders in a team led and community spirited culture that attracts and retains the best talent.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a new Team Leader with a passion for education to join our business in Cambridge.

We're looking for experienced education recruiters, or those from a similar background in other sectors who are looking for the next step in their career.

Our learning and development is market leading, which includes a fast track management programme to fully support the transition from Team Leader to Branch Manager and beyond.

What will I be responsible for?

The successful applicant will take the lead role for the Secondary & SEN Schools sector within our Cambridge location, benefiting from both an established client relationship base and great potential for future growth.

A strong work ethic and ability to lead from the front will be essential. You should also believe in the same things we do: team work, quality and continuous improvement.

You will work alongside one or two recruitment consultants, responsible for set up and review of the day. Your role is vital to the business, you are the leader, driver, motivator and you are supported by the Location Manager to make effective business decisions.

On a daily basis, you will enjoy striving to exceed your own expectations through a thirst for knowledge, innovation and personal development - a key aspect of a career with us. You will take control of your own career, showing total commitment to achieve personal goals.

What can I expect?

You will have a clear career path with all the support, development and opportunities you will need to establish an exciting step into your management career.

You will be involved our management fast track programme. Not only do you receive coaching from other location and regional managers across the 84 branch network - you also get regular access to the Board of Directors who run the largest education recruitment business in the UK.

Your salary and on target earnings are upwards of £44,000 with a career ladder that demonstrates a clear path to progress all the way up to Director level.

As well as great earning potential, branch managers also benefit from the opportunity to join our management share scheme. There are regular company-wide, regional and personal incentive rewards inclusive of access to Perkbox. Perkbox offer anything from from huge supermarket discounts to free technology insurance. Their ever-growing selection of perks are handpicked to promote financial, physical, and emotional well being.

What will I need?

This role is ideal if you are an experienced recruitment consultant who is looking to take their first step into management. As a team leader you will play a key role in guiding and nurturing your team whilst also being able to personally contribute to the business from a desk level.

Our philosophy is based upon a passion for education, team spirit, championing quality and to be always improving.

You will be the ideal candidate if you can demonstrate you have a drive to succeed and develop personally. Teaching Personnel is the right company for you if personal development is high on your agenda.

Right Attitude

• You have a can-do attitude
• You are strong and confident in your manner, working well under pressure and demonstrating a can-do attitude
• You employ an organised and structured approach to achieve goals
• A desire to work in the education sector
• A flexible approach to working hours may be required

Right Skills

• An ability to inspire, lead and influence team members
• Proven recruitment experience
• Excellent communication, organisational, interpersonal and team working skills

Right Knowledge

• A good understanding of the education sector (or similar sectors such as health care)
• A successful track record of managing a desk over a consistent period of time with proven results
• An understanding of the theory and necessary skills to lead a team effectively

Please apply with an up to date CV and a covering letter.