Principal Consultant - Academics Ltd

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Reading, Berkshire

Education Sector - Warm Desk Available

Are you an experienced education recruiter ready to take the next step in your career?

Would you like to be part of a company with a clear, structured progression pathway into management?

Academics Ltd are one of the largest education recruitment companies in the UK, and our Reading branch is looking to expand in 2026. We are hiring a Principal Recruitment Consultant to play a key role in growing our presence across a wider geographical area. This position is ideal for ambitious, self motivated recruiters who enjoy working in a competitive yet autonomous environment.

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will have the opportunity to run a full 360 desk across Primary, Secondary or SEN schools. Strong 360 recruitment experience is highly desirable, as you will manage both client relationships and candidate pipelines.

Academics Ltd offers one of the most competitive commission structures in the education recruitment market, providing excellent earning potential from day one.

What We Are Looking For:

• Principal Recruitment Consultant with 2+ years' recruitment experience (any sector welcomed)
• Proven ability to manage a 360 recruitment desk
• Strong business development skills, including winning new business and developing long term client relationships
• Excellent candidate care and relationship management
• Self driven, ambitious individuals looking to progress their career

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary £30,000-£40,000
• One of the best commission structures in education recruitment - uncapped, no threshold, earn from day one
• Annual salary incentives to reward high performance
• Company wide competitions and incentives
• Ongoing training and development for both consultants and future managers

If you are interested in this Principal Recruitment Consultant position, please apply directly to this advert.