Education Recruitment Consultant - Preston

Join Humly and be part of a fast-growing digital marketplace transforming how educators and schools connect.

Humly operates across the UK and Sweden, supporting over 1,000 educators into work every day. Our mission is simple - empower educators to work on their terms while helping schools access high-quality staff quickly and efficiently.

We are now looking for an Education Recruitment Consultant to join our North West team in Preston, focusing on delivering high-quality matches between schools and educators, with a strong emphasis on long-term and high-value placements.

As an Education Recruitment Consultant, you will play a key role in managing and fulfilling school staffing requirements, ensuring roles are filled efficiently and to a high standard.

You will work across a high-volume, fast-paced environment, supporting both schools and educators throughout the full matching process - from initial requirement through to successful placement.

This role is heavily focused on maximising filled roles, driving utilisation, and delivering a strong service experience to both clients and educators.

• Maximise the number of roles filled across your market, with a focus on long-term and high-value placements
• Proactively match educators to school requirements using the platform and other recruitment methods
• Follow up on placements to ensure successful outcomes and identify further opportunities with schools
• Build strong relationships with schools to generate repeat business and additional bookings
• Deliver an excellent experience for educators, supporting them into suitable roles quickly
• Work closely with the recruitment team to place newly cleared educators into their first role
• Handle queries from schools and educators via phone and email where required
• Support schools and educators in using the Humly platform effectively
• Maintain a strong focus on performance targets, particularly around worked hours and fill rates
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities based on business and market needs

• Target-driven with a strong focus on results
• Organised and able to manage a high volume of activity
• Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
• Commercial mindset with the ability to identify and maximise opportunities
• Resilient and proactive, with a strong work ethic
• Previous experience in recruitment or sales is beneficial but not essential

• Monday - Thursday: 07:15 - 17:00
• Friday: Early finish
• Work from home: Thursdays
• School holidays: Reduced working hours

• Salary: £27,500 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus: Team-based commission (5% - 30% of monthly gross)
• Additional performance-based incentives
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Free onsite parking
• Long-term career progression opportunities within Humly

• Consistently filling roles across your market
• Building strong relationships with key schools, leading to repeat bookings
• Successfully placing newly cleared educators into work quickly
• Delivering against key performance metrics, particularly worked hours and fill rate
• Becoming confident in managing your own pipeline of school demand

Humly is a growing business, and this role offers clear progression opportunities. High performers can develop into:

• Senior Consultant roles
• Operations or Team Lead positions
• Regional opportunities across our UK offices

This role is based in our Preston office (North West). A full UK driving licence is preferred, and the ability to commute is required.