Principal Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector Location: Guildford Full‑Time | Permanent Are you an experienced 360 recruiter—whether in education, healthcare, or another fast‑paced temp sector—ready to take the next step in your career? Looking for a role where your ambition is matched with real opportunity, support, and reward? Welcome to Milk Education – Guildford We’re looking for a Principal Recruitment Consultant and join us, with huge potential opportunities across Primary, Secondary, and SEND . If you’re a go‑getter who’s ready to make an impact and grow fast, this could be your perfect move. Why Guildford, Why Now? In Q3 of 2024, we proudly launched our 9th office in the vibrant, bustling town of Guildford, and our team of six has already made waves in the local education market. Now, with a strong reputation, regular client users, and plenty of momentum, we’re ready to grow—and that’s where you come in. You’ll join a high‑performing, collaborative team led by an experienced leader who’s passionate about helping recruiters level up into management roles. Why Join Milk Education? We’re not your average agency. Milk Education is an independently owned, purpose‑driven recruitment company with a people‑first approach and a whole lot of heart. We’ve grown from 4 to 9 offices in just 3.5 years (hello Guildford & London!), and we’re just getting started. Our culture, our charity Make Life Kind , and our commitment to doing recruitment the right way truly set us apart. Oh—and we’ve got one of the best commission structures in the market too. What You’ll Be Doing (in a nutshell): Owning and scaling a warm desk across Primary, Secondary, and SEND Building long‑term relationships with schools and educators Driving business development and growing market presence Placing amazing candidates in roles where they thrive Running the full 360 recruitment cycle Working toward Managing Consultant—with a clear, supported path What You’ll Get: Transparent progression pathway from day one 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays Birthday and charity days off 2 monthly Empowering Days (WFH) – growing to 3! Early finish Fridays Wellness Wednesdays Access to top‑tier recruitment tech Online GP & critical illness cover Personal and professional development support Free mortgage advice Two major annual company events + regular socials (Culture is everything to us – and we live it.) Sound like your kind of role? Let’s chat! Reach out to me, Victoria Riley – Talent Manager, apply directly, or connect with me on LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr