Graduate Area Manager

Kumon Educational Uk Co Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplementary education provider in Birmingham seeks graduates for its Graduate Program, offering a clear pathway to management roles. Graduates will develop skills across various departments and provide mentorship to franchisees. Requirements include a recent bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills. The role also includes excellent benefits, including professional training and holiday time.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Annual salary reviews

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Free Kumon Tuition for children

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree.
• At least a grade B in GCSE Maths and English.
• A full UK driving or Irish driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a coach, mentor, and confidante to franchisees.
• Work strategically to deliver growth.
• Analyse Instructor and student progress.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

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 programme with rotations of up to a week in multiple departments across the business. It offers graduates exposure to the business and equips them with the skills, attributes, and confidence to become effective Area Managers.

We are looking for graduates from Birmingham and Newcastle.

The first two months are based in London, where graduates will follow a dynamic, structured, and engaging learning and development plan. Dedicated time will be spent with the departments that keep Kumon at the forefront in terms of technology, appeal, customer service, and business trend.

We are looking for the following graduate: a graduate to be based in Birmingham.

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

There is also the possibility to gain two weeks of experience in an international office.

The Kumon Graduate Program is a direct pathway to an Area Manager role, where you will partner 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 practice 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 to 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 licence 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 & Ireland’s 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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