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If you’re someone who loves building relationships, solving meaningful problems, and being part of a mission-driven team… this might be your thing.\nWhat we’re building and why\nHere’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.\nZen 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 . We are incredibly proud to be a Certified B Corporation™! It’s an exciting time to join, have a huge impact, and grow alongside us.\nWhat this role looks like in practice\nThis isn’t your standard “manage a few accounts and send a few emails” kind of job.\nAs an Account Manager at Zen, you’ll be:\nOwning relationships with key schools helping them hire smarter and faster.\nLeading school leaders through recruitment processes with a consultative approach.\nPicking up the phone and building genuine relationships (yes, there’s outbound calling, but it’s about helping, not just selling).\nCollaborating closely with Sales, Ops, and our Tech team to make sure schools get the best possible experience.\nRolling up your sleeves and diving into whatever’s needed, this is a startup, so no two weeks look the same.\nHere’s a typical snapshot of what you might do in a week:\nChat to a Headteacher about how they can save £10k this term by switching to Zen.\nSource a teacher who is a perfect match for your school.\nFollow up with a school that’s already using Zen and find ways to expand their usage.\nShare feedback with our product team about what schools really need in the platform.\nWork with our Ops team to make sure a tricky booking gets sorted.\nJump into a quick brainstorm with the team to improve how we build pipeline.\nWho you are\nYou don’t have to tick every single box, but we think you’ll thrive here if you’re:\nNaturally enthusiastic and curious (we’ll train you on everything else!).\nConfident picking up the phone, handling objections, and building trust fast.\nSomeone with a proven track record of hitting sales targets (or smashing similar KPIs).\nA team player who loves being part of a close-knit group.\nPassionate about having a positive social impact (bonus points if you care deeply about education).\nSomeone with a growth mindset is always looking to learn and improve.\nWhat you might like or dislike\nEvery company has its tradeoffs, so here’s some real talk to help you decide if this is the right fit for you.\nYou might love it if:\nYou want a role where your work has a tangible social impact.\nYou like fast-paced environments where things are always evolving.\nYou’re excited about the idea of working in a mission-driven startup that’s scaling rapidly.\nYou might find it tricky if:\nYou prefer highly structured corporate environments with fixed processes.\nYou don’t like ambiguity. Sometimes we’re building the plane while flying it.\nPicking up the phone and having conversations with decision-makers feels uncomfortable.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nCompetitive salary + ownership in the company.\nFriendly team with the office in a beautiful country manor with plenty of parking! \n25 days holiday + all the usual UK public holidays.\nMeaningful work - this isn’t just another SaaS tool; you’re literally helping schools save money and pay teachers more.\n1-1 coaching to keep you growing personally and professionally.\nLife & Health Insurance, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme.\nJoin a certified B Corp: where your work creates a real, positive impact.\nHow we hire\nWe like to hire fast and onboard well. Here’s what you can expect:\n+ Quick chat with our recruiter: to get to know you and cover the basics.\n+ Role-focused conversation: we’ll talk about how you approach account management, building relationships, and hitting targets.\n+ Practical Task and role play: to see how you’d think on your feet with a realistic school conversation.\n+ Culture chat with the team: making sure it’s a good fit both ways.\nWe’re direct and transparent. If it’s a yes, great! If it’s a no, we’ll let you know quickly.\nDiversity & inclusion\nAt 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.\nWe 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 believe in hiring the best people from the widest pool and creating an inclusive culture where people’s voices are heard and all our team can look forward to coming to work.\nWe are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and promoting an equitable and inclusive environment for all. We seek out diverse opinions, beliefs, and experiences because they collectively make us stronger; we’ve had former teachers, pilots, fundraisers, engineers, lawyers, marketers, social media experts and more join our team.\nPlease note before applying\nThis role is based full-time at our Leeds office in West Yorkshire 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.\nReady to make a difference?\nIf you’ve read this far and you’re excited (maybe even a little nervous) about the opportunity, apply now! 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