Account Manager

Location: London

Salary: £35,000–£44,000 OTE

Type: Full-time

Hi, I’m Bill, Head of Account Management at Zen Educate, and I’m looking for Account Managers who want to tackle a very real, very important problem: helping schools get the teachers they need, when they need them, without wasting millions on old-school recruitment agencies. If you’re someone who loves building relationships, solving meaningful problems, and being part of a mission-driven team… this might be your thing.

Here’s the challenge: UK schools spend over £2 billion a year on temporary staff. But £600m of that goes straight into the pockets of recruitment agencies, money that should be going back into classrooms and teachers’ pay. So we’re doing things differently. Zen Educate is an online platform that gives schools instant access to fully vetted teachers and support staff. Since launching in 2017, we’ve already saved schools over £30 million, that’s gone straight back to where it matters most. We’ve just closed a $37m Series B (the biggest EdTech round in Europe last year!), and we’re scaling fast in the UK and the US. It’s an exciting time to join, have a huge impact, and grow alongside us.

What this role looks like in practice:

• Owning relationships with key schools helping them hire smarter and faster.
• Leading school leaders through recruitment processes with a consultative approach.
• Picking up the phone and building genuine relationships.
• Collaborating closely with Sales, Ops, and our Tech team to make sure schools get the best possible experience.
• Rolling up your sleeves and diving into whatever’s needed.

Here’s a typical snapshot of what you might do in a week:

• Chat to a Headteacher about how they can save £10k this term by switching to Zen.
• Source a teacher who is a perfect match for your school.
• Follow up with a school that’s already using Zen and find ways to expand their usage.
• Share feedback with our product team about what schools really need in the platform.
• Work with our Ops team to make sure a tricky booking gets sorted.
• Jump into a quick brainstorm with the team to improve how we build pipeline.

Who you are:

• Naturally enthusiastic and curious.
• Confident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast.
• Someone with a proven track record of hitting sales targets.
• A team player who loves being part of a close-knit group.
• Passionate about having a positive social impact.
• Someone with a growth mindset is always looking to learn and improve.

What you might like or dislike:

• You might love it if you want a role where your work has a tangible social impact.
• You like fast-paced environments where things are always evolving.
• You’re excited about the idea of working in a mission-driven startup that’s scaling rapidly.

• You might find it tricky if you prefer highly structured corporate environments with fixed processes.
• You don’t like ambiguity.
• Picking up the phone and having conversations with decision-makers feels uncomfortable.

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful work – this isn’t just another SaaS tool; you’re literally helping schools save money and pay teachers more.
• Competitive salary + ownership in the company.
• 25 days holiday + all the usual UK public holidays.
• A central London office with perks like fresh fruit, bike parking, showers, an on-site gym, and a café.
• 1-1 coaching to keep you growing personally and professionally.

Ready to make a difference? If you’ve read this far and you’re excited about the opportunity, apply now! We’d love to chat.