Senior Education Recruitment Consultant

Overview

£45,000 - £50,000 a year

Senior AM Location:
Nottingham, United Kingdom

Type: Full-time / 5 days on site

Salary: £45,000- £50,000 OTE

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.

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:

• Own the relationship with key accounts school accounts including retention, expansion, and new business
• Build and develop relationships with Senior Stakeholders across networks within your region e.g. Executive Headteachers, MAT CEOs
• Take the lead on operational and commercial projects within your team
• Lead school leaders through successful recruitment processes using a consultative approach
• Call schools and build pipeline
• Work collaboratively with the sales, operations, and the technology team to continuously improve efficiency in delivering value to schools
• Get your hands dirty. Like any true start-up, no two weeks will be the same and a general interest in mucking in and just getting the job done is crucial

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.

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

• 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. Sometimes we’re building the plane while flying it.
• Picking up the phone and having conversations with decision-makers feels uncomfortable.

• 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.
• 1-1 coaching to keep you growing personally and professionally.
• Life & Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme.

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

• 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.
• Practical Task and role play – to see how you’d think on your feet with a realistic school conversation.
• Culture chat with the team – making sure it’s a good fit both ways.

We’re direct and transparent. If it’s a yes, great! If it’s a no, we’ll let you know quickly.

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,…