Business Development Assistant

Salary: 450,000 - 500,000 CZK per annum + Excellent benefits

Employment type: Permanent

Hours per week: 40

This role operates on a hybrid working arrangement that will require little travel into our Prague office.

This may fluctuate in line with business requirements. Our working model arrangements are a non-contractual benefit so please note that an Arden work location is added to our employment contracts.

Business Development:

Our Business Development team are vital in growing our business.

From new partnerships and opportunities to increasing student numbers.

The Role:

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Agent Management: Assist in the management of agent accounts, ensuring they provide exceptional service to prospective students.

• Engage with Students: Respond to student inquiries promptly and professionally, providing the information they need to make informed decisions.

• Coordinate Offer Letters: Ensure that offer letters are accurately and swiftly sent out to agents and students, keeping the enrolment process on track.

• Track Student Progress: Monitor student progress through to enrolment, ensuring all milestone criteria are met.

About You:

We are looking for a Business Development Assistant who has experience in a sales-based role, preferably within the education sector, with strong problem-solving abilities.

Essential Skills:

• Experience of working with complex sales processes and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software.

• Experience of working/responding independently and dealing with unforeseen problems and circumstances.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role.

• Clear understanding of the standards and regulations set for the conduct and output for the role.

• Understanding of the activities of other areas of the University relevant to the student recruitment function.

• Knowledge of Student Finance procedures and time frames.

Why Arden:

At Arden, you will become a part of a passionate and dedicated team who are committed to removing unnecessary barriers to learning and making education more accessible. Our people work hard to ensure our students journeys are the best they can possibly be, as such we want to reward our people with fantastic benefits. Employees benefit from:

• 30 days holiday + bank holidays on-top, and even a Christmas closure!

• Study any Arden course for free, with a discount for all family and friend

• ‘Golden Ticket’ which allows you to gift anyone in your life a free Arden education

• Plus, other excellent benefits

Our Values:

Stand out, Progressive, Accessible, Resourceful, Kindness, reflect who we are as an institution, a team and as individuals. If they also reflect you and you are excited by the chance to be the driving, creative force within a growing business, we want to hear from you.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines and locations.

Closing Date: Sunday 10 May

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.

If you are a current Arden student or have an upcoming course with us, you are not eligible to apply for Student Experience roles due to a conflict of interest related to system access.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Therefore, we make sure that our recruitment and selection processes never discriminate based upon people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances, and actively welcome applications from all groups.