Education Recruitment Consultant

Location: London

Salary: £35,000–£44,000 OTE

Type: Full-time

If your salary expectations do not meet our banding, please do still apply - salary banding is based on transferable skills, tenure, industry experience, and interview performance.

Hi, I’m Bill, Head of Account Management at Zen Educate. I’m looking for Education 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.

What we’re building and why:

UK schools spend over £2 billion a year on temporary staff. £600 million of that goes straight into the pockets of recruitment agencies—money that should be going back into classrooms and teachers’ pay. 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, and we’ve just closed a $37 m Series B—the biggest EdTech round in Europe last year! 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:

• Own relationships with key schools, helping them hire smarter and faster.
• Lead school leaders through recruitment processes with a consultative approach.
• Build genuine relationships through outbound calling and consult‑like conversations.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Ops, and Tech to ensure the best experience for schools.
• Roll up your sleeves and dive into whatever’s needed—startup life means no two weeks look the same.

A typical week might include:

• Chatting with a Headteacher about saving £10k by switching to Zen.
• Source a teacher who is a perfect match for a school.
• Follow up with a current client and expand usage.
• Share feedback with the product team on what schools need.
• Work with Ops to resolve a tricky booking.
• Brainstorm pipeline improvements with the team.

Who you are:

You don’t have to tick every single box, but we think you’ll thrive here if you’re:

• Enthusiastic and curious (we’ll train you on everything else!).
• Confident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast.
• Have a proven track record of hitting sales targets or similar KPIs.
• A team player who loves a close‑knit group.
• Passionate about social impact (bonus if you care deeply about education).
• Always learning and improving—growth mindset.

What you might like or dislike:

• You might love it if:

• You want a role where your work has tangible social impact.
• You enjoy fast‑paced environments where things are always evolving.
• You’re excited about a mission‑driven startup that’s scaling rapidly.

• You prefer highly structured corporate environments with fixed processes.
• You don’t like ambiguity; we’re building while flying.
• Picking up the phone and having conversations with decision‑makers feels uncomfortable.

What’s in it for you?

• Meaningful work—help schools save money and pay teachers more.
• Competitive salary + ownership in the company.
• 25 days holiday + all UK public holidays.
• A central London office with fresh fruit, bike parking, showers, on‑site gym, and café.
• 1–1 coaching to grow personally and professionally.
• Life & Health Insurance, Cycle‑to‑Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme.

How we hire:

We hire fast and onboard well. Here’s what you can expect:

• Quick chat with our recruiter to get to know you.
• Role‑focused conversation to explore your account‑management approach.
• Practical task and role play to assess realistic school conversations.
• Culture chat with the team to confirm fit.

Diversity & inclusion:

We strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, respecting all identities. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive environment for all.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re excited about the opportunity, apply now—we’d love to chat.