Location
Bristol
Salary
£35,000–£44,000 OTE
Type
Full-time
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.
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. 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.
What This Role Looks Like In Practice
- 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 – outbound calling to help, not just sell.
- Collaborating closely with Sales, Ops, and our Tech team to ensure schools get the best possible experience.
- Handling any tasks that come up – 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.
Who You Are
- Naturally enthusiastic and curious – we’ll train you on everything else.
- Confident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast.
- A proven track record of hitting sales targets (or 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, always looking to learn and improve.
What’s In It For You
- Meaningful work – you’re literally helping schools save money and pay teachers more.
- Competitive salary + ownership in the company.
- 25 days holiday plus 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.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Zen, we strive to build a culture of equity and inclusivity, respecting, valuing, and appreciating everyone’s 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 welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and different experiences and perspectives, and we believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool to create a strong, inclusive culture.
Please Note Before Applying
This role is based full‑time at our Bristol 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.
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