Executive Recruitment Consultant - Dovetail & Slate : Job Details

Location: Office-based, Aztec West, BristolSalary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE)Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced recruiter ready to take the next step into executive-level hiring?

Talentia Group is expanding its education division and is looking for a confident and capable Executive Recruiter to take the lead on senior-level appointments within schools, colleges, and education trusts across the UK.

This role will focus exclusively on executive roles such as:

• Assistant Principals

• Finance Directors

• Heads of Department

• Senior leaders across curriculum and operational services

You'll need to bring:

• Recruitment experience in the UK, ideally within the education sector

• Confidence managing senior-level recruitment processes and working directly with leadership teams

• Strong commercial awareness and a consultative approach to both clients and candidates

• The ability to work with urgency and professionalism across both permanent and interim briefs

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

This is a 360 recruitment position focused on quality, service, and long-term relationships. Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing full-cycle recruitment for senior appointments in education

• Building long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders in schools, MATs, and colleges

• Working closely with internal delivery and marketing teams to position roles effectively

• Representing the Talentia brand professionally and consultatively in all interactions

• Supporting business development and growing the executive desk across the UK

• Competitive salary (£30-40k DOE)

• Clear progression into senior and leadership roles

• A company with purpose - we're a BCorp, committed to ethical, people-first recruitment

• Monthly incentives, high-performance recognition, and a supportive, high-trust culture

• A specialist focus that allows you to become a go-to recruiter in the education leadership space

If you're an experienced recruiter with a passion for quality and a track record of success, and you're looking to move into executive-level hiring within a purpose-led company-we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.