At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us as a Recruitment Consultant Apprentice and learn while you earn.
- Company: Principal Education, a fast-growing education recruitment agency with a tech-driven approach.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time employment, and a nationally recognised qualification.
- Other info: Dynamic office culture with celebrations, team events, and clear career progression.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in one of the UK's highest earning professions with real-world experience.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 22600 - 26500 £ per year.
Earn while you learn. Build a career, not just a job.
Principal Education is looking for our next Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team through our Level 3 Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship. This isn't your typical apprenticeship. You'll be employed full-time from day one, receive a competitive salary, work alongside experienced consultants and complete a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification whilst learning one of the UK's highest earning professions.
About Principal
Principal Education was founded to bring genuine innovation to the education recruitment sector. We've invested heavily in technology, structured processes and operational excellence that allow our consultants to perform at a higher level. Our platform creates a direct connection between schools and education professionals 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, resulting in a faster, fairer and more efficient recruitment experience for both our candidates and our schools.
The Apprenticeship
This role combines full-time employment with a nationally recognised Level 3 Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship (equivalent to A Levels). Over approximately 12-15 months, you'll receive structured training covering:
- Candidate sourcing and interviewing
- Business development
- Client relationship management
- Sales and negotiation
- Recruitment legislation and compliance
- Market analysis
- Professional communication
- Time management
- Organisation
- Commercial awareness
By the end of the programme you'll be operating as a fully-fledged Recruitment Consultant with a recognised qualification and a clear long-term career pathway.
What You'll Be Doing
From day one you'll work alongside one of our experienced Lead Consultants, learning the role through real experience rather than sitting in a classroom. Your first six months are designed to build the foundations of a successful recruitment career. You'll receive structured coaching, regular feedback and gradually take ownership of your own desk as your confidence grows. Your responsibilities will include:
- Interviewing and registering education professionals
- Supporting candidates through our safeguarding and compliance process
- Speaking with schools to understand their recruitment needs
- Business development and introducing Principal to prospective clients
- Attending school visits and client meetings
- Creating professional candidate profiles and polished CVs
- Matching candidates to vacancies
- Keeping candidates informed throughout their assignments
- Chasing timesheets ready for payroll
- Working closely with your Lead Consultant to learn every aspect of the recruitment industry
Recruitment is simple to explain. We help great people find great jobs. Doing it exceptionally well requires resilience, organisation, communication skills, commercial awareness and determination.
Working Hours
This is a full-time office-based position operating on a rotating shift pattern. You will work either:
- 7:00am - 4:00pm
- 9:00am - 6:00pm
Salary & Commission
Starting Salary: £22,600 - £26,500. Your starting salary will depend on your age, previous experience and any relevant qualifications. During your first six months you'll work alongside a Lead Consultant, learning every aspect of the role while completing your induction and apprenticeship training. Following the successful completion of your six-month probation, you'll become eligible to earn commission in addition to your salary.
Career Progression
At Principal, promotions are earned through achievement, not time served. Everyone follows the same clearly defined career pathway. As your knowledge, performance and responsibilities increase, so do your earnings.
What Makes Someone Successful?
Recruitment isn't easy. The people who succeed here generally possess:
- Resilience and mental toughness
- Excellent organisation
- Outstanding communication skills
- Confidence speaking to people from all backgrounds
- A competitive mindset
- Self-discipline
- Curiosity
- A willingness to learn
- High personal standards
- Ambition to build a successful career
You don't need recruitment experience. You do need the right attitude.
What It's Like to Work Here
We're ambitious, professional and genuinely enjoy what we do. The office has a real buzz. You'll hear consultants celebrating placements, collaborating with one another and yes, there's usually a DJ set playing quietly in the background. Recent team events have included Michelin-starred lunches, rooftop summer parties, Christmas celebrations, team socials, networking events and performance incentives.
Location
Our office is based at St Katharine Docks, London, just a short walk from Tower Hill, Tower Gateway, Fenchurch Street and Tower Bridge.
The Recruitment Process
We're looking for people with the potential to build exceptional careers, not simply fill a vacancy. The first stage is a telephone screening interview. Candidates who impress at this stage will be invited to one of our Assessment Days, taking place during late August. Our Assessment Day is a full-day, competitive selection process designed to assess communication, resilience, problem-solving, teamwork and your potential to succeed in recruitment.
Successful candidates will join Principal in mid-September, where they'll begin both their Recruitment Consultant career and their Level 3 Apprenticeship.
Interested? You could simply submit your CV... Or you could do what great recruiters do. Pick up the phone. Introduce yourself. Make a great first impression.
Level 3 Recruitment Consultant Apprenticeship employer: Principal Education
At Principal Education, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our educators. Our supportive work culture fosters collaboration and professional growth, providing ample opportunities for training and development in the vibrant city of London. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of pupils while enjoying competitive pay and a fulfilling career in alternative education.
