Principal Recruitment Consultant

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Principal Recruitment Consultant

Principal Recruitment Consultant Milk Education Manchester

You re already a proven recruiter. What you re looking for now is the right platform.

At Milk Education, we re looking for an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant who values autonomy, influence over their desk, and the backing of a high-growth, purpose-driven business. This is an opportunity to apply your recruitment expertise within education recruitment, or transition into the sector with strong support, while operating in an environment built for high performance.

If you re commercially driven, relationship-led, and motivated by long-term growth and earning potential, this role offers the platform to deliver both.

Why Milk Education?

Milk Education is an independently owned education consultancy with ambitious national growth plans. In just 3.5 years, we ve grown from 4 offices to 9, including recent launches in Nottingham and London City Centre.

We operate with a modern, high-trust culture that gives senior consultants the freedom to run their desk like a business, supported by industry-leading technology, strong leadership, and a genuinely values-led environment. We re also proud founders of the Make Life Kind Foundation, ensuring the work we do has impact beyond revenue.

With over 120 staff already on the journey, this is a business built to scale and to reward those who help drive that growth.

The Role: Principal Recruitment Consultant

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you ll operate in a full 360 capacity, owning and developing relationships across Primary, Secondary or SEND education. You ll have the autonomy to shape your market, grow your client base, and drive revenue, while contributing to the wider growth of the Manchester branch.

This role is ideal for a senior consultant who enjoys billing at a high level and wants a clear, transparent route to Management (should leadership be part of your longer-term plan).

Key responsibilities of a Principal Recruitment Consultant include:

Building and developing long-term partnerships with schoolsDriving new business through strategic, value-led business developmentManaging the full recruitment lifecycle end to endMarket mapping and identifying growth opportunitiesDelivering a high-quality experience for both clients and candidatesPlaying a key role in the continued expansion of the branch What s in it for you?

Highly competitive commission structure (10% - 20% of all weekly GP)Big Biller Bonus (GBP5k a year bonus for GBP200k+ billers)Clear progression framework from day one (defined pathway)23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays + Xmas eve, Birthday and Charity daysExtra holidays available for school governorsMarket-leading recruitment tech.Empowerment Days: work from home twice a month (increasing to three)Online Doctor Service & Employee Assistance ProgrammeLife Insurance, Critical Illness & Income ProtectionPersonal and professional development tailored to senior consultantsFree mortgage consultation, eye tests & will-writing serviceWellness Wednesdays (extended lunch)Early Finish Fridays and in-house bar to celebrate the end of the week toDog-friendly officesMajor annual company events and regular team socials Ready to take ownership of your next move?

If you re a Principal Recruitment Consultant who wants more control, more reward, and a business you can genuinely buy into, Milk Education offers a platform where your experience is valued and your impact is visible.

Let s grow together.

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