South Africa: Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND)

Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND) Shape the Future of Education Recruitment Work Remotely with a Specialist Search Firm Remote | R24 000 per month Commission | UK Hours (9:00 – 17:30 SAST) About Our Client A specialist Interim Management and Executive Search firm supporting public sector and education clients across the UK. With an extensive senior network and a proven track record of placing top-tier candidates, they deliver high-impact projects aligned with their clients’ strategic goals. Known for their consultative approach and deep sector knowledge, they’re trusted partners to organisations nationwide. The Role: Recruitment Consultant (Education/SEND) This is a delivery-focused recruitment role for someone with experience in the UK contract market, particularly within education, healthcare, or public sector recruitment. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for contract and interim roles across special educational needs (SEND) and Educational Psychology, a critical and in-demand area. The focus is on building strong candidate pipelines, developing client relationships, and delivering a high-quality, consultative recruitment service. Key Responsibilities Minimum 2 years experience in UK contract recruitment (education, healthcare, or public sector preferred) Manage the full 360 recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to post-placement Build and maintain talent pools of Educational Psychologists, SEN professionals, and senior interims Support vendor-managed services and project-based recruitment needs Proactively develop relationships with schools, local authorities, and private organisations Ensure compliance with client and sector-specific requirements Drive new business and build on existing client relationships Negotiate contracts, rates, and terms with clients and candidates About You 2 years of recruitment experience in the UK market (contract/interim focus) Experience in education, SEND, healthcare, or public sector recruitment Strong understanding of recruitment compliance and contract management Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Highly organised, able to manage multiple roles and projects simultaneously Self-motivated, commercially minded, and results-driven Knowledge of Educational Psychology or SEN is a strong advantage