At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships with schools and guide them through recruitment processes.
- Company: Zen Educate is a mission-driven startup focused on improving teacher recruitment for schools.
- Benefits: Opportunity to make a tangible social impact in education while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Other info: Role involves outbound calling and collaboration with Sales, Ops, and Tech teams.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team dedicated to solving real problems in the education sector.
- Qualifications: Proven track record of hitting sales targets and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Requirements
- You don’t have to tick every single box, but we think you’ll thrive here if you’re:
- Naturally enthusiastic and curious (we’ll train you on everything else!)
- Confident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast
- Someone with a proven track record of hitting sales targets (or smashing similar KPIs)
- A team player who loves being part of a close-knit group
- Passionate about having a positive social impact (bonus points if you care deeply about education)
- Someone with a growth mindset is always looking to learn and improve
- 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
What the job involves
Hi, I’m Josie, Head of Account Management for Bristol at Zen Educate, and I’m looking for recruitment consultants 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. This isn’t your standard “manage a few accounts and send a few emails” kind of job. As an Account Manager at Zen, you’ll be:
- 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 (yes, there’s outbound calling, but it’s about helping, not just selling)
- 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, this is a startup, so no two weeks look the same
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
Education Recruitment Consultant in Bristol employer: Zen Educate
Zen Educate is based in Bristol and offers a unique opportunity to work in a rapidly scaling startup. The team is committed to making a positive social impact by helping schools hire effectively and efficiently.
