Education Resource Consultant in Birmingham

Connex Education is a leading provider of staffing and recruitment solutions across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands. Following internal promotions and continued business growth, we are seeking an experienced Recruitment Resourcer to join our high‑performing team. This opportunity is suited to someone who already has proven experience within recruitment or education staffing and is confident managing candidate pipelines in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment. You will play a pivotal role in supporting senior consultants by sourcing high‑quality teaching and support staff, managing compliance processes, and delivering an exceptional candidate journey from initial contact through to placement. Based in Birmingham City Centre, you will join an ambitious, supportive team during an exciting phase of expansion.

Working Hours: Candidates must be available to work between 7:15am – 5:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively source and headhunt high‑calibre candidates using job boards, LinkedIn, social media and internal databases.
• Conduct in-depth screening calls and competency‑based interviews.
• Build, manage and maintain a strong and consistent pipeline of teaching and support staff.
• Format, quality‑check and prepare professional CV profiles for client submission.
• Work closely with consultants to strategically match candidates to suitable vacancies.
• Carry out thorough reference checks and Right to Work verifications.
• Manage compliance processes including DBS applications in line with Safer Recruitment standards.
• Accurately maintain CRM/database records ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Support wider team performance targets and contribute to overall branch growth.

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Previous recruitment experience (education recruitment highly desirable).
• Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Strong candidate management and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident, credible and professional telephone manner.
• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail and compliance awareness.
• Resilient, target‑driven and motivated by performance.
• A collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions‑focused approach.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience within recruitment (agency recruitment preferred).
• Track record of working to KPIs or performance targets.
• Strong understanding of compliance and safeguarding processes (desirable).
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

What We Offer:

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Clear progression pathways within a growing, national organisation.
• Structured training and ongoing professional development.
• Supportive yet performance‑driven team culture.
• Modern, vibrant Birmingham City Centre office environment.
• The opportunity to build a long‑term career within education recruitment.

If you are an experienced Recruitment Resourcer looking to take the next step in your career within a growing and ambitious business, we would love to hear from you. Apply today or send your CV to amy.rose@connex-education.com for a confidential discussion.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.