Recruitment Assistant - Education Sector

Job Overview

Location: Remote | South Africa

Join a dynamic and fast-paced UK-based recruitment team as a Recruitment Assistant, working closely with a senior recruiter to streamline operations and increase productivity. This role is ideal for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills, a background in VA/PA work, and a solid understanding of the UK education market.

You’ll be the right-hand support in a 360-degree recruitment desk – handling everything from posting ads and chasing applications to managing inboxes and running candidate outreach campaigns. If you're self-motivated, quick to act, and eager to be part of a growing, driven team, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Post job advertisements using varied formats and creative styles
• Use a candidate database to identify and engage suitable talent
• Manage and triage a shared application inbox, proactively following up with candidates
• Conduct regular check-in and follow-up calls with candidates
• Schedule and join Zoom calls with the recruiter and candidates
• Support in building and executing marketing campaigns across different channels
• Communicate with a second recruitment arm focusing on teacher roles
• Write engaging replies and tag relevant team members as needed on internal platforms
• Ensure efficient communication and collaboration within a 9-person team
• Anticipate and resolve issues with a common-sense, solution-first approach
• Demonstrate initiative and confidence – not just a “yes person”
• Bring a hardworking, “say-it-once” mindset to every task

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years of experience in a VA, PA, or administrative support role
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Familiarity with the UK education or recruitment sector is highly advantageous
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Solid understanding of candidate engagement, inbox management, and digital tools
• Experience with Zoom, databases, and campaign tools is a plus
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Own laptop/computer and access to reliable, high-speed internet