Nursery World - All about the role of ... Childcare recruitment consultant

Childcare recruitment consultants (CRCs) work on behalf of employers to match nurseries and chains, children's centres, charities, large corporate companies and parents, with suitable applicants for employment.

It is a fast-paced and diverse industry that combines sales, people skills and problem solving with knowledge and understanding of the childcare and education profession.

Some agencies service a broad range of clients who seek nannies, maternity nurses, nursery nurses, nursery managers, regional managers, teachers, mother's helps and after-school care workers. Others specialise in a smaller client group, usually families, providing nannies, maternity nurses, emergency childcare and carers for children with additional needs.

The CRC's role is to:

Recruitment consultants generally work Monday to Friday but candidates may need to be telephoned and interviewed outside business hours. Their time is split between office working, visiting clients and business development.

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