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Naomi has grown with Class People, advancing through various roles to become an integral part of the team. As part of the family business, she brings unmatched passion and commitment, with firsthand experience in every aspect of the company.

Naomi Howells

"If you're passionate about education, join a company that shares your values &ndash; Class People is being recognised for going above and beyond to support schools, nurseries, and the communities they serve."
Class People are currently recruiting for an Education Recruitment Consultant to join our vibrant and energetic team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates to build a long-term, rewarding career. 
We are the leading education specialist recruitment agency in the South West, who puts education at the heart of everything we do.
A recruitment career with Class People comes with brilliant perks &ndash; 
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<li>Shorter working days during school holidays</li>
<li>Excellent, uncapped commission scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities for fast-track growth and progression.</li>
<li>25 days annual holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day off for your birthday</li>
<li>Wide range of incentive programmes and staff celebration events</li>
<li>External, recognised recruitment qualifications</li>
<li>A values-led, purpose-driven workplace</li>
<li>Flexible and hybrid working options</li>
<li>A supportive, fun, and social team culture</li>
<li>The chance to make a real difference in education</li>
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Class People&rsquo;s success and reputations is recognised nationally and accredited with renowned recruitment awards where we have been finalists and high commended and even winners&hellip;
JOB PURPOSE:
The role of an Education Recruitment Consultant at Class People is to attract candidates (supply teachers, teaching assistants, nursery staff, etc.) and match them to temporary or permanent positions with clients (educational establishments).
<h3>RESPONSIBILITIES:</h3>
Developing new and existing business
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<li>Develop the prospect client base, by following up new leads, making follow up phone calls including cold calling.</li>
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<li>Secure appointments and visiting prospective client schools to gain potential business.</li>
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<li>Identify opportunities for long term and permanent roles for schools and nurseries.</li>
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<li>Relationship management with new schools and nurseries by monitoring closely to develop further work and ensure their needs are met.&nbsp; Work in liaison with the Planning Coordinator to achieve this objective.</li>
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<li>Undertaking an account management role with appointed clients including securing additional work on an ongoing basis.</li>
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<li>Management of relationships with schools and nurseries where there are long term and permanent recruitment posts.</li>
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<li>Assist with the management of bookings and enquiries as and when needed.</li>
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<li>Assist in the marketing of the company and its services and support the administration of company activities as and when required.</li>
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<li>Develop and implement appropriate and effective weekly e-mail shots.</li>
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<li>Represent the company at local networking events/conferences etc.</li>
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<li>Achieve personal desk GP targets.</li>
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<li>Attend events including recruitment fairs, conferences and training seminars to secure both candidates and potential schools/nurseries as clients.</li>
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<li>Assist in the raising of the company&rsquo;s profile through development of appropriate marketing materials and an effective internet site. Identify other mechanisms for effectively raising the profile of the company.</li>
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Leading and managing the team
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<li>Provide support to team members in the achievement of their duties, as required.</li>
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<li>Take control of decision making.</li>
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<li>Ensure GP targets for direct reports are achieved.</li>
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<li>Plan weekly activities and ensure team&rsquo;s weekly checklist is completed.</li>
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<li>Provide support and guidance to other members of the team to assist in their training and development.</li>
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<li>Carrying out weekly one to one meetings with direct reports.</li>
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<li>Recruiting and inducting new team members.</li>
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<li>Take responsibility for and lead on a key incentive.</li>
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<li>Model positive behaviors at all times.</li>
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Reporting and record keeping
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<li>Update the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System with all relevant information.</li>
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<li>Make sure voyager work is accurate for completing bookings.</li>
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<li>Assist in setting targets, monitoring client spend and maintain an accurate record of these.</li>
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<li>Complete weekly and monthly reports.</li>
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<li>Prepare reports and other materials for monthly operations meeting.&nbsp; Attend operations meetings across all branches.</li>
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<li>Prepare and present evaluation of termly performance for Vision Day.</li>
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Candidate recruitment and placement
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<li>Ensure candidate generation is effective.</li>
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<li>Ensure you and your direct reports know all of their enabled teachers.</li>
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<li>Achieve weekly KPI&rsquo;s for calls/meetings/registrations.</li>
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<li>Develop appropriate weekly job adverts to meet prospective and existing client&rsquo;s needs.</li>
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<li>Provide supply teaching in schools as and when required (if applicable).</li>
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<li>Work with Compliance Manager to ensure appropriate standards are met within agreed timescales.</li>
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Other
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<li>Adopting, developing and improving Class People processes.</li>
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<li>Attend training courses and CPD events as required.</li>
<li>Any other duties as required.</li>
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