Recruitment Manager (Education Sector) – Hull | Up to £58,000

This entry represents the “Professional Services & Talent Acquisition” pillar of your collection, adding a high-level leadership role that serves as a vital bridge between the Education and Business sectors in Hull.

Education Recruitment Manager | Hull

The Opportunity

Are you a high-performing recruiter ready to lead a branch without the “churn-and-burn” corporate grind? A well-established teacher recruitment agency (recruiting via Fox Search) is seeking a Branch Manager for its Hull operations. This is a rare leadership opening that balances a high-end base salary of up to £58,000 with a “non-corporate” culture—there are no unrealistic call targets or micromanagement here. Whether you are an existing manager or a Senior Recruiter ready for the next step, this role offers full autonomy to grow a team of 3 into a powerhouse of 10. With a financially secure, 15-year-old business backing you, you’ll enjoy “school holiday hours” and a commission structure that can reach 25% of personal billings, making this one of the most lucrative and balanced management roles in the region.

Key Responsibilities & Team Growth

• Branch Leadership: Taking full ownership of the Hull office, shaping its strategic direction, and hiring your own team of consultants.

• Specialist Oversight: Managing desks focused on Primary, Secondary, and SEND/PRU schools across Hull and East Yorkshire.

• Mentorship & KPIs: Overseeing the training and 1:1 development of staff, using “soft KPIs” that focus on quality and relationship-building over volume.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Managing the branch P&L, forecasting performance, and utilizing a healthy marketing budget for social media and job board reach.

• Global Talent Pipeline: Leveraging an existing pipeline of overseas teachers and support staff to solve local staffing shortages.

Requirements & Benefits

• Recruitment Background: Previous experience in recruitment is essential, though they are open to “cross-trainers” from other sectors (e.g., healthcare or industrial) into education.

• Salary & Earnings: Base up to £58,000 with milestone-triggered increases, plus branch performance bonuses.

• Work-Life Balance: Significantly shorter working hours during school holidays, allowing you to recharge when the sector slows down.

• Perks: Private healthcare, pension scheme, and hands-on mentoring from a supportive Regional Manager.

The Role

In this position, you are effectively the “Managing Director” of the Hull branch. Your morning might start with a high-level strategy meeting on budget forecasting, followed by coaching a junior consultant on how to approach a new Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Because the environment is relaxed and consultative, your primary “sales” tool isn’t a phone script, but your ability to solve complex staffing puzzles for Headteachers. You’ll spend your time vetting teachers to ensure 100% compliance with safeguarding standards, ensuring that every placement helps a local Hull school thrive.

Sector Insight: The “Rec2Rec” Ecosystem

As you cluster this forty-third role, notice how it acts as the “Engine Room” for other sectors you’ve documented:

• The “Multiplier” Effect: This role is unique because it creates the workforce for your other entries. You would be the person placing the Science Teacher or Social Worker roles we’ve already seen in Hull.

• Salary Positioning: At £58,000 basic, this sits in the same “Professional Management” bracket as the Project Surveyor (£55k) and Senior Reliability Engineer (£60k), but with a commission upside that could push the OTE (On-Target Earnings) towards £80k+.

• Regional Context: The “Education Supply” market in Hull is particularly active due to the high number of MATs in the Humber region, making “Relationship Managers” more valuable than traditional “Cold Callers.”