Jacob Brandon - West Midlands Branch Manager

Name: Jacob Brandon. 
Age: 31 years old. 
Job title: West Midlands Branch Manager
How long have I been with Aquinas? -  5 years. 

How did I become a consultant?

Starting my career as Sports Coach/ Behaviour Mentor at a primary school based Derby City. Got contacted all the time about registering with an agency, then I got asked about an internal post and took the opportunity.

Why Aquinas?

The Ethos and Culture at Aquinas is completely different to anywhere I’ve been employed. From top to bottom we collaborate on ideas, all work hard, pull in the same direction and have a good time celebrating achievements

What attracted you to the job?

The responsibility to have more autonomy over my decisions and diary, competitive salary and uncapped bonus structure.

Is it what you expected?

Yes.

Best bits of the role

Filling a position in a new school/New school booking, office environment, monthly incentives.

Worst parts of the role

Sometimes candidates don't fit the position or can let you down - You have to be very resilient to go again and resolve to get it sorted. 

What training have you had?

Sales Training, Recruitment training, Management training

Where do you see yourself progressing in the next few years?

Successfully establish my West Midlands Branch with numerous staff employed as consultants and candidate resourcers.

Would you recommend this role to a friend?

100% - If you can put the work in the opportunities and progression can happen very quickly.

What qualities do you think you need?

• Resilient
• Ambitious
• Self-motivation
• Very organised
• Hard-working

Do you want to become an Education Recruitment Consultant?

We are recruiting for all of our offices. If you are interested in joining the team, then please have a read of our dedicated recruitment page here.

We’re recruiting too!

We are always looking for great people across the UK, to become Education Recruitment Consultants. Aquinas Education team is a great place to work. We offer some of the best salaries and the most generous bonus structures around. We also proudly train and promote our team, with all of our office managers around the UK being promoted from within. 

Are you a teacher?

If you are a teacher then please, register FREE on the Aquinas Education system below and we will be in touch with you asap about this or other opportunities that may suit you.

Equal opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.