Education Recruitment Consultant

Zen Educate

Account Manager at Zen Educate building relationships with schools to facilitate hiring. Owning key relationships, leading recruitment processes, and collaborating with internal teams.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeNewport • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 - £44,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Rolling up your sleeves and diving into whatever’s needed, this is a startup, so no two weeks look the same.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Soft Skills

enthusiasmcuriosityconfidencerelationship buildinghandling objectionstrust buildingteam playergrowth mindsetpositive social impactconsultative approach