At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategy, manage projects, and communicate with stakeholders to improve education staffing.
- Company: Innovative tech startup transforming the education sector with a digital platform.
- Benefits: Fair compensation, growth opportunities, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team across the UK, US, and Canada.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team dedicated to revolutionising education and solving complex problems.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, strategic thinking, and a drive for results.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Schools in the UK and US spend over £12bn a year on agency staff, and £3.6bn of that goes straight into the pockets of recruitment agencies. That’s why we’ve built an alternative. Zen is an all-in-one digital platform that gives schools full control over how they find, vet, and manage temporary educators. Think “tech startup,” but solving a painfully human, operational, and systemic issue in education staffing. Our platform is built to be scalable and intuitive, designed in close collaboration with schools and educators to fit seamlessly into existing school workflows. School leaders can search, book, and manage staff in real time, while gaining full visibility and control over their spend and compliance.
What we’re looking for:
- Relentless drive to deliver outcomes
- Endless curiosity
- Drive clarity from ambiguity
- Love finding simple answers to complex problems
- Expert level communicator adept at influencing at level of stakeholders
Responsibilities:
- Partnering with the management team to re-define our strategy
- Due diligence of potential acquisition targets
- Leading the initial commercial rollouts of new products
- Project managing the delivery of key process improvements across the organisation
- Leading communications to key internal and external stakeholders such as the Board
Who you’ll work with:
We’re a 300+ (and growing!) team operating across the UK, US, and Canada. We’re well funded, default alive, growing fast, and have tremendous unit economics. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for the mission of making education better.
Compensation:
Fair but not flashy. We’re still an early stage company so can’t beat out companies with deep pockets (yet). You’re here because you understand it’s about the long term – both in what you can learn and the slope of your pay progression here when you take on more and more. We reward exceptional performance.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Chief of Staff employer: Zen Educate
Zen Educate is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the education sector. Located in Birmingham, employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, and ample opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education while advancing their careers.
