Recruitment Manager – Education (SEN)

Reporting to: Head of Education

Hours: 8:00am – 17:00pm / 08:30am – 17:30pm, Monday to Friday

Do you have a strong recruitment background within the Education sector, particularly SEN education recruitment?

Are you a positive, driven individual who can build and maintain strong relationships with schools, education providers, and candidates, while securing new business opportunities?

If this sounds like you, KPI Recruiting would love to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity to join our Wigan Branch as a Recruitment Manager within our Education Team, specialising in SEN recruitment.

What will your day-to-day duties involve

• Identifying opportunities for business expansion and growth within the Education and SEN sector, leveraging existing client relationships and developing new partnerships with schools, academies, and education providers
• Collaborating with colleagues and senior management to develop and implement strategic initiatives to drive revenue and market presence within SEN education recruitment
• Building strong, effective relationships with SEN schools, alternative provisions, and education settings to successfully place candidates into roles
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and in-depth expertise of the Education and SEN recruitment market, including compliance and safeguarding requirements
• Monitoring the quality of candidates and ensuring adverts, shortlisting, and interviews meet high standards and align with education best practice
• Planning for the future recruitment needs of SEN education clients
• Proactively sourcing, screening, and identifying suitable education professionals, including SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and support staff
• Ensuring the end-to-end recruitment process delivers a positive experience for both candidates and clients at all times
• Working closely with other Recruitment Consultants to share best practice and support team performance
• Contributing to the development of KPI Recruiting by mentoring consultants within the Education team where required
• Being adaptable to the individual needs of SEN clients and education settings
• Working to deadlines and thinking creatively to overcome recruitment challenges
• Setting high standards and leading by example within the team

What would KPI Recruiting like to see in you?

• A full driving licence is required
• Experience in Education recruitment, ideally with a strong focus on SEN
• Proven ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships
• Professional, ethical, and compliant approach to recruitment
• Strong attention to detail, particularly around safeguarding and compliance
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Ability to manage your own workload and priorities effectively
• A positive attitude and sense of humour
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills
• Passionate about KPI Recruiting and the Education sector

Why work for KPI Recruiting?

• Clear routes for progression and opportunities to move into other internal roles
• Friendly, supportive, and welcoming team environment
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and your Birthday off
• Team outings and events
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Bonus payments in addition to salary
• Dress Down Fridays

If you are interested, please apply today! 

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