Graduate Area Manager - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Nicholas Associates Group

Nicholas Associates Group

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Graduate Area Manager

Location:
Manchester, Birmigham, Bristol, Glasgow

SALARY:
£24,000 starting salary

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 2, 3, or 6 weeks 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 effectiveArea Managers.

The first 6 months are based in London where graduates will follow a dynamic, structured, and engaging learning and development plan, duringwhich, 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.

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
- a full UK driving license
- the desire for a career in management
- be passionate about the education sector
- able to relocate for the final 6 months of the program - at no cost to yourself