Candidate Consultant

Role overview

Randstad Education in Liverpool is hiring a Candidate Consultant to support a busy, high-performing team. This position sits at the centre of candidate supply, helping the business maintain strong pools of educators so day-to-day and longer-term bookings can be filled quickly and reliably.

The role is suited to someone energetic, organised, and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly. You will play a key part in identifying, attracting, and engaging suitable teachers, teaching assistants, and SEN specialists, making sure qualified candidates are ready whenever schools need them.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates across primary and nursery education.
• Source and approach suitable teachers, teaching assistants, and SEN professionals proactively.
• Support fulfilment by matching candidate availability with consultant activity to reduce missed bookings.
• Handle a high volume of activity with speed, accuracy, and good organisation.
• Serve as an early contact for educators and help create a positive candidate experience.
• Work toward performance goals linked to registrations, compliance checks, and placements.

What the role requires

• Previous experience in recruitment is preferred, although background in education or care would also be valuable.
• Strong multitasking ability is important, as the role supports multiple consultants and a busy desk.
• You should be resilient, well organised, and able to keep control in a pressurised environment.
• Good awareness of the education market, especially teachers, teaching assistants, and SEN roles, would be a strong advantage.
• The role calls for someone personable and engaging who can represent the candidate side of the business well.

Why this opportunity stands out

• There is a clear route for progression and long-term career development.
• You will join a close-knit team of eight working across active primary and nursery desks.
• Your work will have a direct impact on helping schools secure the staff they need.

Additional information

Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom. The role is described as hybrid in the source information, although the employment setup is marked as onsite.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience and hours.

The company is an inclusive employer and can provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process if required. Candidates needing support should contact the internal talent acquisition team.