Who We Are

RecruitHer is an EdTech talent strategy consultancy focused on two things.

First, helping EdTech companies build diverse teams that think smarter and perform better.

Second, bringing more awareness to the simple truth that EdTech products must be pedagogically sound if they want to survive, scale and actually help learners.

The education sector is diverse and complex. The teams building EdTech should reflect that. When they do, companies see stronger innovation, better decisions, and products that connect with the people who use them. This is backed by research from Harvard Business Review, McKinsey, Deloitte and every founder who has learned the hard way that homogenous teams miss critical insights.RecruitHer exists to close that gap.We place candidates with real sector experience. People who understand pedagogy, learning theory and the messy realities inside schools, MATs and universities. Former educators. Implementation leads who trained teachers. Product people who know the difference between a feature and something that actually shifts learning outcomes. Customer success managers who understand why adoption fails when pedagogy is ignored.We also help companies hire directly from their own customer base.

This approach has produced some of the strongest performers in the sector. They understand learners, teachers and admin teams far better than any traditional tech hire. They bring empathy and lived experience that drive better product decisions and deeper impact.


Our Approach

Diversity as a growth engine
Diverse teams outperform. They spot blind spots, challenge assumptions and build products that actually work for real users.

Pedagogy at the core

EdTech is only effective when it is rooted in learning science. We help companies hire people who understand teaching, behaviour, cognitive load, curriculum design and how learning really happens.

Sector first
Everything we do begins with deep understanding of the education ecosystem. The policies, the pressures, the buyers, the classroom realities.

Customer to employee hiring
Some of your best future team members are already using your product. We help you find them.

Long term sustainable hiring
We look for people who stay, grow and contribute to long term impact, not just short term output.


Our Sustainability Framework

1. Social sustainability
We support fair, inclusive hiring. More women. More underrepresented talent. More voices that reflect the classrooms your product serves.

2. Economic sustainability
Sustainable teams last longer. Hiring people with sector experience improves ramp time, reduces churn and leads to stronger product decision making.

3. Environmental sustainability
We operate with a small footprint using remote first systems, digital processes and efficient interview frameworks.

Why It Matters
EdTech changes nothing without people who understand learning.
Diverse teams and pedagogically grounded thinking are the real competitive advantages.If you want to build products that learners love and teams that reflect the sector you serve, you are in the right place.


How we work with EdTech Leaders


RecruitHer is a specialist EdTech recruitment consultancy helping education technology organisations hire strong, diverse talent across commercial, go to market and leadership roles. We work with EdTech startups, scaleups and global organisations that want to hire with more clarity, care and sector understanding. Our approach is built on partnership, not transaction. We take time to understand the role, the team, the product, the market and the wider business goals before we start speaking to candidates.Hiring in EdTech is not the same as hiring in general tech. The strongest candidates often need more than commercial experience. They need to understand education buyers, complex stakeholder groups, trust based selling, product value and the real problems faced by educators, learners and institutions.That’s where RecruitHer is different.

Our founder is a former teacher, has worked in higher education, held roles across global EdTech organisations and built and exited her own education business. This gives RecruitHer a clear view of the education sector from several angles: the classroom, the buyer, the product, the commercial team and the founder’s chair.We use that insight to help EdTech organisations find people who can contribute to growth, strengthen teams and support the mission behind the product.

What we do?

We recruit across commercial, go to market and leadership roles, including sales, customer success, partnerships, marketing, product and senior leadership.Our searches combine EdTech network sourcing, direct outreach, job advertising, recommendations, headhunting and detailed candidate screening. We do not rely only on inbound applications, because many of the strongest candidates are not actively applying.Our goal is simple: to introduce the right people, not the highest number of CVs.

How we work?
Every search starts with a detailed intake call. We go beyond the job description to understand what the hire needs to achieve, where the role can flex and what kind of person will thrive in the team.After the intake call, we share our understanding of the brief with the hiring team. This helps make sure we are aligned before the search begins.Throughout the process, we communicate openly. If the market is responding well, we’ll say so. If the brief needs to be challenged, we’ll explain what we are seeing and offer practical suggestions. Recruitment should not feel like a black box.

Why inclusive hiring matters?
RecruitHer champions diverse talent and inclusive hiring.EdTech products serve diverse learners, educators and institutions. We believe the teams building and selling those products should better reflect the people they serve.Different backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences can lead to stronger ideas, better challenge and more thoughtful decision making. For EdTech companies, that matters.

Why work with RecruitHer?
RecruitHer brings sector knowledge, commercial understanding and lived experience of education into every search.We understand the difference between a candidate who looks good on paper and a candidate who can build trust with education buyers, work with complex stakeholders and help the business grow with purpose. We partner with clients who want to hire well, communicate openly and build teams that are both commercially strong and aligned with the mission of education.

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How we work with EdTech talent

RecruitHer supports education and EdTech professionals who are ready to make their next career move with more clarity and confidence.We work with candidates across commercial, go to market and leadership roles, including sales, customer success, partnerships, marketing, product and senior leadership.Our approach is personal, honest and practical. We don’t believe in pushing people into roles that don’t fit. We take time to understand your experience, what you’re looking for next and the kind of organisation where you’re most likely to thrive.

A career partner, not just a recruiter

Looking for a new role can feel unclear, tiring and, at times, frustrating.You may be applying for roles and not hearing back. You may be unsure how to position your education experience for EdTech. Or you may already be in the sector but feel ready for a new challenge, more growth or a better fit.That’s where we can help.RecruitHer works closely with candidates to understand what you bring, what matters to you and where your skills could create real value. We want to help you make a move that supports your career, not just fill someone else’s vacancy.

Who we support
We work with candidates from education, EdTech and related sectors.This includes people who have worked in schools, higher education, publishing, learning technology, SaaS, training, assessment, customer success, sales, marketing, product and partnerships.We’re especially well placed to support candidates who understand education and want to use that experience in a commercial or strategic role within EdTech.

How the process works

When we speak with you about a role, we start by understanding your background, experience, goals and practical needs.That includes:Your current role and career historyThe type of role you want nextYour salary expectationsYour notice periodYour working preferences The markets, products or customers you understandThe kind of team and culture where you work bestWe’ll also talk through the role, the company, the hiring process and what the organisation is really looking for.If the role feels aligned, we’ll represent you clearly and fairly to the hiring team.

Honest feedback and clear communication
We know how frustrating it is when candidates are left waiting with no update.We aim to communicate clearly throughout the process. Where we have feedback, we’ll share it. Where we don’t yet have an update, we’ll be honest about that too.We’ll also help you prepare for interviews, understand what the hiring team cares about and think through how to show your experience in the strongest way.

Helping you position your experience
Strong candidates often undersell themselves.You may have excellent sector knowledge, customer insight or leadership experience, but it may not be clear enough on your CV or in interviews. We help candidates think about how to present their skills, achievements and education knowledge in a way that makes sense to EdTech employers.That might mean helping you explain your impact more clearly, connect your experience to the role or show how your background can support growth.

Inclusive and fair recruitment
RecruitHer champions diverse talent and fair access to opportunity.We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply for roles we share. That includes people of all sexes, gender identities, races, ethnicities, ages, disabilities, religions, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds.We believe EdTech teams should reflect the diverse learners, educators and institutions they serve.Our role is to help hiring teams see talent clearly and challenge assumptions where needed.

What you can expect from us
You can expect clear communication, honest guidance and respectful candidate care.We’ll never send your CV to a company without your permission.We’ll never push you into a role that doesn’t feel right.We’ll aim to give you as much context as possible so you can make informed career decisions.And when we believe you’re a strong fit for a role, we’ll advocate for you properly.

Ready for your next move?
Whether you’re actively applying or quietly exploring what could be next, RecruitHer can help you understand where your skills fit in the EdTech market.You can explore current roles on our job board or get in touch to discuss your next move.

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Latest Blog Posts

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Growth Stage vs Scale Up Stage

Growth Stage vs Scale Up Stage

This post explores the difference between growing and scaling an EdTech company, from longer sales cycles and changing funding conditions to recruitment, leadership and the need for relevant stage experience. It looks at what companies may be going through as they move from proving demand to building a business that can grow sustainably.

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Generalist recruitment starts with the job title. Specialist recruitment starts with the problem.

Generalist recruitment starts with the job title. Specialist recruitment starts with the problem.

Job titles are useful, but they are often too blunt for specialist sectors like education and edtech. This post explains why generalist recruitment often starts with the job title, while specialist recruitment starts with the problem the hire needs to solve. It uses research on skills based hiring, talent pools and the cost of poor hiring to show why sector context matters when hiring for edtech, education, higher education and adjacent markets.

Resources - Employers
Why Retained Recruitment Works Better for Specialised EdTech Hiring

Why Retained Recruitment Works Better for Specialised EdTech Hiring

Retained recruitment gives EdTech companies a more focused and strategic way to hire specialist talent. This post explains the difference between retained and contingent recruitment, why job adverts are often not enough for niche EdTech roles, and how RecruitHer works as a retained search partner to find candidates with the right sector knowledge, networks and ability to deliver results quickly.

Resources - Employers
Salary Negotiation With a New Hire: Why Leaving It Until the End Can Cost You the Right Candidate

Salary Negotiation With a New Hire: Why Leaving It Until the End Can Cost You the Right Candidate

Salary negotiation should not be left until the final offer stage. This post explains why late salary conversations can damage trust, waste time and cause strong candidates to drop out. It covers why employers should be clearer about salary ranges earlier in the process, how to handle negotiation fairly, why gender can shape negotiation outcomes, and how to balance flexibility with internal equity. The post also shares best practice for salary discussions in sales roles where base salary, commission, OTE and targets all matter.

Resources - Employers
Growth Stage vs Scale Up Stage

Growth Stage vs Scale Up Stage

This post explores the difference between growing and scaling an EdTech company, from longer sales cycles and changing funding conditions to recruitment, leadership and the need for relevant stage experience. It looks at what companies may be going through as they move from proving demand to building a business that can grow sustainably.

Resources - Employers
Generalist recruitment starts with the job title. Specialist recruitment starts with the problem.

Generalist recruitment starts with the job title. Specialist recruitment starts with the problem.

Job titles are useful, but they are often too blunt for specialist sectors like education and edtech. This post explains why generalist recruitment often starts with the job title, while specialist recruitment starts with the problem the hire needs to solve. It uses research on skills based hiring, talent pools and the cost of poor hiring to show why sector context matters when hiring for edtech, education, higher education and adjacent markets.

Resources - Employers
Why Retained Recruitment Works Better for Specialised EdTech Hiring

Why Retained Recruitment Works Better for Specialised EdTech Hiring

Retained recruitment gives EdTech companies a more focused and strategic way to hire specialist talent. This post explains the difference between retained and contingent recruitment, why job adverts are often not enough for niche EdTech roles, and how RecruitHer works as a retained search partner to find candidates with the right sector knowledge, networks and ability to deliver results quickly.

Resources - Employers
Salary Negotiation With a New Hire: Why Leaving It Until the End Can Cost You the Right Candidate

Salary Negotiation With a New Hire: Why Leaving It Until the End Can Cost You the Right Candidate

Salary negotiation should not be left until the final offer stage. This post explains why late salary conversations can damage trust, waste time and cause strong candidates to drop out. It covers why employers should be clearer about salary ranges earlier in the process, how to handle negotiation fairly, why gender can shape negotiation outcomes, and how to balance flexibility with internal equity. The post also shares best practice for salary discussions in sales roles where base salary, commission, OTE and targets all matter.