Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Zen EducateManchester, NH
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Job Description
Location: Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £27k + £4,800k commission
🌍 What we’re building and why
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.
The Role:
As a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll develop the skills and confidence to:
- Build and nurture relationships with schools and educators
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process - from sourcing candidates to placing them in rewarding roles
- Achieve and exceed sales targets with professionalism and integrity
- Contribute to Zen’s mission of improving education outcomes across the UK
This is a fast-paced, people-focused role that combines sales, communication, and a passion for making a difference in education.
🙌 The Zen Academy - Your Training Journey
Our structured Academy Programme gives you everything you need to succeed in recruitment. You'll begin with an Assessment Day, where we’ll evaluate your strengths through group and individual activities. Shortlisted candidates will then progress to an interview stage before receiving an offer to join our January 2026 Trainee Cohort.
Through a mix of mentoring, workshops, and hands-on experience, you’ll learn:
- Recruitment fundamentals and consultative sales techniques
- How to develop a professional and ethical approach to client relationships
- The inner workings of the education recruitment sector
What we're looking for:
We’re seeking graduates who are:
- Motivated by sales and successInspired by education and helping others
- Driven by professionalism and personal growth
- Confident communicators with a positive, proactive attitudeNo prior recruitment experience is necessary - just energy, ambition, and a genuine interest in education and people.
Why Join Zen Educate?
- Comprehensive training and mentorship in a supportive environment
- A clear career pathway with rapid progression opportunities
- Competitive salary + commission structure
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in the education sector
🙌 Ready to Begin Your Journey?
If you’re a graduate looking to kickstart your career in recruitment and make a difference in education, apply now to join our Zen Educate Academy – January 2026 Intake.
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