Education Recruitment Consultant / Senior Consultant

This role will be growing our Hertfordshire region, from our London office in Oval.

Hi, I’m Bill, Head of Account Management for London 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.

What we’re building and why

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. 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.

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.
• 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.
• Confident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast.
• Passionate about having a positive social impact (bonus points if you care deeply about education).

Every company has its tradeoffs, so here’s some real talk to help you decide if this is the right fit for you.

• Sometimes we’re building the plane while flying it.
• Picking up the phone and having conversations with decision-makers feels uncomfortable.
• You’re literally helping schools save money and pay teachers more.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + ownership in the company.
• 25 days holiday + all the usual UK public holidays.
• 1-1 coaching to keep you growing personally and professionally.
• Life & Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities with schools.

Interview Process:

• Quick chat with our recruiter – to get to know you and cover the basics.
• Role-focused conversation – we’ll talk about how you approach account management, building relationships, and hitting targets.
• Commercial skills and culture interview with the team.

Diversity & Inclusion:

At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusion, where everyone is respected, valued and appreciated for their unique traits, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and equitable environment where our team can thrive, regardless of age, ethnicity, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, disability, religion or beliefs. We value our differences and believe that practices of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion help us create a fairer, more compassionate environment for all.

We welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and different experiences and perspectives, just like the staff who teach through Zen and the children at the schools we work with. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all.

This role is based full-time at our London office and requires onsite attendance five days per week during term time. We encourage applications from candidates who live in or near the local area of this office, or plan on relocating.

We’d love to chat.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.