Graduate Area Manager

Kumon Educational Uk Co Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Company Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Free Eye Tests

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Free Kumon Tuition for children

Hundreds of retail discounts

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking graduates for their Graduate Program in Birmingham. This 12-month program includes rotations across various departments, offering skills and development toward an Area Manager role. Ideal candidates are recent graduates with a passion for education and strong interpersonal skills. You'll enjoy competitive benefits including 20 days holiday, free tuition for children, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Recent graduate with a passion for education.
• At least a grade B in GCSE Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach and mentor to franchisees.
• Work strategically to deliver growth.
• Develop recruitment and retention of students.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree, 2:2 or above

Job description

Kumon is a supplementary education provider, specialising in Maths and English programmes tailored to any ability. Founded in Japan in 1958, the Kumon Method allows children to manage their learning with the guidance of Instructors.

The Kumon Graduate Program is a 12‑month program with rotations of up to 1 week in multiple departments across the business, tailored to offer graduates exposure to the business and equip them with the skills, attributes, and confidence to become effective Area Managers.

We are looking for graduates from Birmingham and Newcastle.

The first 2 months are based in London where graduates will follow a dynamic, structured, and engaging learning and development plan, during which, dedicated time will be spent with the departments that ensure Kumon is always at the forefront in terms of technology, appeal, customer service, and business trend.

We are looking for the following graduate:

• 1 Graduate to be based in Birmingham
• To consolidate and apply this valuable learning, the final 10 months will be spent outside of London at one of our regional offices in the UK and this is truly an exceptional opportunity to see Kumon from a rarely seen perspective.

There is also the possibility that you will be eligible to gain two weeks experience in an international office.

The Kumon Graduate Program is a direct pathway to an Area Manager role where you will be partnering with our important franchisees. It is a strategic role that links directly to our business objectives.

As an Area Manager, you will:

• act as a coach, mentor, and confidante to the franchisees in your area
• work strategically with your colleagues and counterparts in other areas to deliver growth
• be a brand ambassador, protecting the integrity of The Kumon Method
• develop recruitment and retention of students
• improve practise of the Kumon Method
• analyse Instructor and student progress
• Ensure continuous learning & development

The ability to interact, engage, and influence is vital to succeed in this role; we expect all Kumon associates to have excellent communication skills, and contribute to our culture of openness, integrity, and to always be solutions oriented.

In addition to excellent interpersonal skills, you must have:

• recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree, 2:2 or above.
• at least a grade B in GCSE Maths and English, or a minimum grade B in Junior Certificate Maths and English.
• a full UK driving or Irish driving license is required at application stage for all applicants.
• the desire for a career in management.
• a passion about the education sector.

If you want to be on a direct pathway to management within the UK & Irelands largest, and most well respected, supplementary education provider, then do not delay - apply today!

20 days holiday per year (increasing with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays, Annual salary reviews, Extensive training opportunities throughout your career, Free Kumon Tuition for your children, Hundreds of retail discounts, a Company Pension, Private Medical Insurance, Free Eye Tests, Life Assurance, Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.

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