Senior Recruitment Consultant in Kent

Senior Recruitment Consultant in Kent

Kent Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
simply education

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Build relationships and deliver tailored recruitment solutions for schools.
  • Company: Join Tatton Recruitment Group, a leader in recruitment for over 40 years.
  • Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, paid volunteering leave, and financial wellbeing support.
  • Other info: No probation period, thousands of development courses, and a culture that values your success.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in education while growing your career in a supportive environment.
  • Qualifications: Proven recruitment experience, especially in education or fast-paced sectors.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

About Us

At Tatton Recruitment Group, our specialist brands Certain Advantage, Crone Corkill, Healthii People and Simply Education have been supporting clients across the UK for more than 40 years. We deliver exceptional recruitment solutions across a wide range of sectors. Our shared Central Services team provides expert support in Finance, HR, Marketing, IT, Customer Service, Compliance and Operations, helping all our brands thrive. We are now looking for a Senior Recruitment Consultant to join the Simply Education team in our Rochester office. Our schools rely on us bright and early, so our day starts at 7:30am. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with proven recruitment experience who wants to grow within a well‑established agency.

What We Offer (from Day 1)

  • No probation period – we trust you from the start.
  • Paid volunteering leave – support a cause that matters to you.
  • “Paw-rental” flexibility – time to settle in with your new pet.
  • Financial Wellbeing – Access to free advice on pensions, investments, mortgages and more.
  • Lifestyle Coaching
  • Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Thousands of development courses
  • Retail discounts
  • Career development and the chance to work with people who genuinely want to see you succeed
  • A supportive culture as part of the wider Tatton Recruitment Group

The Role

As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in delivering tailored recruitment solutions that make a real difference to schools across Lincolnshire. You will:

  • Build and manage strong relationships with schools.
  • Source, attract, and place teachers and support staff into temporary and permanent roles.
  • Manage and develop your own candidate pool.
  • Provide a high-touch, consultative service through face-to-face school visits and regular engagement.
  • Understand school challenges and provide effective recruitment solutions.
  • Consistently meet and exceed agreed targets and KPIs.

About You

We’re looking for someone who understands recruitment and the education sector. You’ll bring:

  • Demonstrable experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Education or a similar fast moving sector like Industrial, Hospitality and FMCG with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets, or experience working in a school.
  • Confidence in your ability to communicate with key stakeholders at all levels.
  • A relationship driven approach combined with a consultative sales mindset.

Ready to Join Us?

If you are looking for a role where you can achieve great things, be rewarded for your success and enjoy the journey, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s start the conversation. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you meet the minimum criteria for this role and have a disability, please email People.

Senior Recruitment Consultant in Kent employer: simply education

At Tatton Recruitment Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values our people as our greatest asset. With a supportive culture and a commitment to employee growth, we offer a range of benefits from day one, including paid volunteering leave, financial wellbeing support, and a holiday purchase scheme. Join us in our Rochester office as a Senior Recruitment Consultant and enjoy the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the education sector while developing your career in a thriving agency.

simply education

Contact Details:

simply education Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Recruitment Consultant in Kent

Recruitment Experience
Relationship Management
Consultative Sales Mindset
Communication Skills
Target Achievement
Candidate Sourcing
Stakeholder Engagement