Graduate Account Manager Bridging Educational Futures in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 + Bonus Are you a dynamic graduate ready to make a meaningful impact in the education sector? The Opportunity Hub UK is seeking a dedicated Graduate Account Manager to join a forward-thinking education organisation committed to reducing inequality in education. Company overview This established education provider is on a mission to close the inequality gap by delivering inclusive educational services across the UK. Based in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, this agile team works directly with Local Authorities to provide exceptional educational support for children in schools. As a Graduate Account Manager, you'll be at the heart of their operations, ensuring seamless service delivery while building strong relationships with stakeholders. Job overview The Graduate Account Manager role offers an exciting opportunity to develop your career in a purpose-driven environment. You'll be responsible for managing educational accounts, working with various stakeholders including schools, tutors, and local authorities. The successful Graduate Account Manager will balance relationship building with analytical skills to ensure educational services are delivered to the highest standard. Here's what you'll be doing:Creating compelling proposals for new accounts and supporting bid writers in business developmentBuilding and maintaining relationships with all account stakeholdersManaging enquiries from schools, tutors, and parents for assigned accountsPreparing detailed reports and communicating essential informationLeading meetings with account contacts and ensuring KPIs are consistently metManaging account budgets and funding allocation Evaluating and monitoring progress across all accountsDeveloping and updating process documentation Recruiting, onboarding, and supporting tutorsConducting tutor assessments and providing constructive feedbackSourcing and allocating appropriate tutors to contractsSupporting tutors with lesson planning and communicationHere are the skills you'll need:Excellent interpersonal, time management, and communication abilitiesCollaborative approach and engagement skillsCommitment to confidentiality and data protectionUnderstanding of GDPR, safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, and PREVENT policiesStrong business acumen with analytical and statistical capabilitiesProfessional business writing skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities effectivelyKnowledge of curriculum and educational frameworksUnderstanding of Special Educational NeedsIdeally 2+ years of account or relationship management experience (although graduate applications are welcome) Work Permissions You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here are the benefits of this job:Competitive salary package for Graduate Account Manager positionsOpportunity to make a genuine difference in educational outcomesWorking with a best in class team of education professionalsCareer development in a growing sectorValuable experience working directly with Local AuthoritiesChance to develop both commercial and educational expertisePursuing a career as a Graduate Account Manager in the education sector offers significant rewards beyond just professional development. You'll be contributing to reducing educational inequality while gaining invaluable experience across account management, stakeholder relations, and educational delivery. This Graduate Account Manager role provides an excellent foundation for a meaningful career pathway in either commercial education or the broader public sector education space.....Read more...
We are looking for exceptional candidates who have the potential and ambition to become managers of the future specialising in; Commercial/Purchasing, Customer Service, Sales, Operations and Logistics.
The programme will give you a unique opportunity to experience working in all parts of the business with professional development training and support along the way. You will be mentored by and report to a Kite Managing Partner, who will provide insight into the operational side of Kite Packaging and support your learning.
You could be working on:
Working with the commercial and purchasing teams, assisting with the customer enquiries, supply chain management, sourcing of new products and pricing
Supporting account managers with customer service, communicating with Kite’s vast customer portfolio, and helping manage customer projects
Working with the sales team targeting prospective customers, helping generate and manage enquiries, and learning about Kite’s product and solution offering
Supporting the warehouse operations, learning the warehouse management processes and distribution logistics planning
Assisting the branch manager with the office administration, data management and special project execution
The apprentices will have the opportunity to participate in and learn about every business function of their local branch and will ultimately be able to shape their own career in the business function most suited to them within Kite.
Successful candidates will obtain a BSc (hons.) degree, which will include:
Identifying opportunities for technological improvement, selecting products from suppliers
Working with market research professionals to translate consumer insight into packaging design features
Identifying packaging opportunities and championing them to stakeholders
Identifying and optimising solutions that improve sustainability and minimise environmental impact
Managing complex projects to time and budget
Generating new packaging products in response to briefs, ensuring that the packaging developed meets set requirements, legislation and specifications
Producing samples to optimise the end product; different materials, formats and designs
Running trials to check packaging for suitability and performance under various conditions
Controlling specifications, production and quality standards undertaking technical evaluations, selections, and negotiating with suppliers
Training:
This is a 4-year programme integrating a professional, business degree (BSc. Hons.) focusing specifically on the packaging industry in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University
The degree starts in January 2026 and involves attending Sheffield Hallam University on block study for a total of 20-25 days each year
All costs of attending the degree course, as well as the time off work required, will be covered by Kite Packaging
Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the programme, successful candidates would take up a position to further develop their skills with an opportunity to become a Team Leader or Manager
Employer Description:Kite Packaging was founded from scratch in 2001 with a unique vision - To be the premier packaging supplier in the UK with a philosophy of employee-ownership.
At Kite we believe that “customer satisfaction matters so much more when you own the business”, and so, from the moment Kite Packaging was founded, we established it as an employee owned business so that every single employee could share in the benefits that come from giving great customer service.
Our belief in employee ownership is a key founding principle of Kite Packaging because at the heart of every good long term relationship there has to be a sense of partnership. With our employee partners, our customer partners and our supplier partners there is the simple truth that what is in the long term good of one has to be in the long term good of the other. This has allowed us to invest in our business to build a truly great platform from which to service our customers, support our suppliers and grow our employees. From our earliest days Kite has not only offered its employees the opportunity to become owners, it has been a place where we have nurtured and grown our own talent. When we were less than 1 year old we started our first graduate programme and apprentice scheme and have continued to run both programmes all the way up to the present day.
Since 2001, and with our vision at the forefront of everything we do, Kite has grown quickly to be one of the largest distributors in the UK. We now have 10 sites around the UK which are fully integrated into our national and international supply chain, ensuring that we can deliver the right product on time, at the right price, every time. As the business has grown, we have made sure that no customer is left behind – supplying stock product and basic packaging equipment through our website, and offering a bespoke service to large packaging users, and those who need specialist solutions.
Whatever problem or issue you may have, when it comes to packaging, Kite is here to help.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
