Principal Recruitment Consultant
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 to £90,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | incl. commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, EC1N 6SN |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Academics |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LonAM_1766397143 |
Summary
Principal Recruitment Consultant - London
Academics Ltd, a leading education recruitment business, is seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant (London) to take ownership of a high-performing desk and drive continued growth.
This is a senior opportunity offering true autonomy, market-leading rewards, and unrivalled access to candidates and resources.
Our London office is based in Farringdon which has excellent transport links from both East/West and North/South London.
What You'll Get:
- Access to one of the strongest candidate pools in education recruitment
- Investment in dedicated resourcer support and best-in-class recruitment tools
- Highly competitive basic salary with uncapped commission
- Leading personal rewards and performance incentives
- Freedom to run your desk like your own business
- Clear progression into leadership or director-level roles
The Role:
- Manage and grow a profitable education recruitment desk
- Build long-term partnerships with schools and education professionals
- Maximise existing relationships while driving new business
- Deliver exceptional service with full compliance support
About You:
- Proven experience as a senior/principal recruitment consultant
- Strong billing history (education recruitment preferred)
- Commercial, relationship-driven, and comfortable working autonomously
Join a business that genuinely invests in its people and rewards success
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