Recruitment Candidate Consultant – UK Education (Remote - Kenya)

Role Overview

Join UCM Education as a Recruitment Candidate Consultant, based remotely in Kenya, supporting UK education recruitment desks. This is a vibrant, fast-paced full-time position requiring over one year of recruitment experience. The role involves managing candidate interaction, screening, engagement, and progression to support UK school placements.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source suitable candidates using established databases, job boards, and recruitment channels.
• Analyze CVs to evaluate candidate experience, strengths, gaps, and concerns.
• Conduct screening calls with candidates to assess their suitability, communication skills, and availability.
• Maintain active communication through calls, emails, and messages to keep candidate pipelines moving.
• Update applicant tracking systems and CRM tools accurately and regularly.
• Coordinate with consultants to book candidates for the next recruitment stages and support placement goals.
• Maintain organized, timely, and professional communication with the wider team.
• Take ownership of recruitment activities by moving swiftly and staying organized.

Candidate Profile

• Self-motivated, driven, and eager to grow a recruitment career within UK education recruitment.
• Confident communicator comfortable with frequent candidate engagement and conducting screening interviews.
• Capable of working independently in a remote work setup while being responsive and accountable.
• Coachability and resilience to adapt and learn market specifics.
• Thrives in a target-driven and fast-moving recruitment environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year experience in recruitment involving direct candidate interaction.
• Proficient in screening calls, candidate sourcing, CV assessment, and CRM/ATS management.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and consistency in follow-through.
• Professional spoken and written English communication skills.

Preferred Backgrounds

• Experience in agency, education, healthcare recruitment, talent acquisition or recruitment resourcing.
• Human Resources roles involving candidate screening.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting base salary ranging from KES 70,000 to 85,000 per month, plus commission and bonuses.
• Salary reviews every six months based on performance and progression.
• Access to an established candidate database, active recruitment desks, and a strong professional network.
• Structured training, ongoing support, and long-term career development within UK education recruitment.
• Remote work flexibility with an international support team, plus company-sponsored team social events.

Additional Information

• Working hours align with UK time zones.
• Recruitment role focused on candidate engagement and delivery, not administrative tasks.
• Openings available for 1 to 2 consultants.