Recruitment Consultant – Further Education

The Protocol Group | Nottingham City Centre

Are you a recruiter or sales professional who thrives on winning business, building relationships, and earning uncapped commission?

If you’re motivated by targets, career progression, and the opportunity to build your own successful desk, The Protocol Group wants to hear from you.

As one of the UK’s leading education recruitment specialists and part of the Affinity Workforce Solutions Group, we connect exceptional talent with opportunities across Further Education, Higher Education, Skills, and Training environments nationwide.

Recognised as a Sunday Times Best Place to Work in 2024, 2025, and 2026, we’re looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our growing Nottingham team and drive business growth within the Further Education sector.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive base salary
• Uncapped commission structure – the more you bill, the more you earn
• Clear career progression with opportunities to accelerate your career
• Industry-leading training and ongoing development
• Join a Sunday Times Best Place to Work
• High-performance, supportive team culture
• Opportunity to build your own market and become a specialist within a thriving sector
• A business that rewards ambition, resilience, and results

The Opportunity

This is more than a recruitment job-it’s an opportunity to run your own desk like a business.

You’ll take ownership of developing new client relationships, growing existing accounts, sourcing exceptional talent, and driving revenue across the Further Education sector.

Whether you’re an experienced recruiter or someone with a strong sales background, this role offers the platform, tools, and support to build a highly successful career.

What You’ll Be Doing

Winning New Business

• Identifying, targeting, and securing new clients across the Further Education market
• Building a strong pipeline of opportunities through proactive business development
• Growing your desk and increasing market share through strategic sales activity
• Developing long-term partnerships that generate repeat business and referrals

Managing and Growing Client Accounts

• Building trusted relationships with colleges, training providers, and educational organisations
• Understanding client hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions
• Providing market insights and becoming a true recruitment partner
• Expanding existing accounts and uncovering new opportunities

Sourcing and Placing Top Talent

• Attracting, interviewing, and engaging high-quality candidates
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from initial conversation through to placement
• Matching candidates with opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations
• Negotiating offers and successfully closing placements

Delivering Results

• Managing your own pipeline, vacancies, and client portfolio
• Consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets
• Maintaining high service levels to secure repeat business
• Building a reputation as a market expert within your sector

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for ambitious individuals who enjoy the challenge of sales and are motivated by success.

You’ll Have:

✔ Previous experience in recruitment, sales, business development, account management, or a target-driven environment

✔ A proven ability to build relationships and influence decision-makers

✔ Strong communication and negotiation skills

✔ Commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities

✔ A resilient mindset and the determination to overcome challenges

✔ The drive to achieve targets and maximise your earning potential

✔ The ambition to develop a long-term career with a market-leading business

Why The Protocol Group?

At The Protocol Group, we believe great people deserve great opportunities.

You’ll be joining a recognised, award-winning business where success is celebrated, development is encouraged, and earning potential is truly uncapped.

If you’re hungry for success, enjoy the thrill of winning new business, and want to build a rewarding career with a respected brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your recruitment and sales career with The Protocol Group.

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