6 Management Roles jobs in Lanchester

A market-leading 1.7 billion group, known for being the premier league in their sector, are looking for a business-minded and target-driven graduate to join their business in Gateshead. Selling a wide range of electrical products sourced from leading manufacturers, you'll be joining a dynamic industry that is competitive, social and successful.

The business you'll be joining is the UK's leading distributor of branded electrical equipment to trade and industry. With over 4,000 employees across the UK, they believe their people are their greatest and most valuable asset. Their team deliver excellent customer service and product solutions to a broad customer base ranging from small local 'one-man-band' electricians to large multi-national mechanical and electrical contracting companies.

Role Responsibilities

As a Graduate Trainee, you will:

• Learn about key areas of the business, market and the company's product range which includes lighting, cabling, wiring accessories, control and automation, ventilation, water heating, emergency lighting and fire detection and security access control, to name a few.
• Complete a programme of professional sales training that will equip you with all of the tools and skills needed to thrive in a successful sales career.
• Build strong relationships with and deliver excellent customer service to new and existing B2B clients.
• Manage current sales accounts, spot opportunities for growth and maximise profitability.
• Quickly progress to Area Sales Manager level with salary increases and a company car.

All of this should prepare you for a Business Manager position - becoming your own boss and being responsible for running your own multi-million-pound operation within the group.

Rewards

The package for this graduate sales and business management role includes:

• A starting salary of 30,000 - 33,500
• Your share of the company's profits in the form of a lucrative uncapped bonus
• Additional bonuses based on the completion of training goals
• Extensive training on the company, their products and the industry
• Continuous 'on the job' training and professional development
• Company car (upon progression to field sales role)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to progress quickly and build a successful career

Requirements

To be successful in this Graduate Trainee role, you should be:

• A well-presented, sales-focused graduate ideally with some sales or customer service experience
• An excellent communicator and networker
• Tenacious, driven and money-motivated
• Able to build strong relationships with a wide variety of people
• In possession of a full UK driving licence

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The Associate Dean at UK Management College (UKMC) plays a central role in supporting the Dean to enhance the quality of learning, teaching, and the overall student experience. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with Course Directors, Heads of Academics across campuses, and professional teams including Wellbeing and Student Support. The role primarily involves assisting the Dean in the strategic development and implementation of initiatives aimed at improving academic quality, fostering student engagement, ensuring alignment with partner university expectations, and continuously enhancing student satisfaction and outcomes across all courses and campuses.

Responsibilities

Responsible for: Oversight of educational quality, student experience, and operational academic performance Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide strategic leadership for the enhancement of the student experience, ensuring alignment with UKMC's mission and partner universities’ standards and expectations.
2. Lead the ongoing development, monitoring, and review of all undergraduate courses, ensuring continuous enhancement in learning, teaching quality, and student outcomes.
3. Collaborate closely with Course Directors, Campus Heads of Academics, Wellbeing, and Student Support Teams to foster an integrated, high-quality academic environment across all campuses.
4. Oversee and ensure robust quality assurance mechanisms, promoting effective practice and consistency with partner university requirements.
5. Act as a key liaison with partner universities, ensuring alignment and compliance with their educational policies, procedures, and quality expectations.
6. Coordinate initiatives to improve student retention, progression, and academic success, responding proactively to emerging student needs and feedback.
7. Foster a culture of student engagement, actively seeking and responding to the student voice through structured feedback mechanisms and student representation.
8. Provide oversight and guidance on curriculum development, including innovation and responsiveness to sector developments and employer needs.
9. Manage and coordinate academic risk assessment and mitigation strategies, proactively identifying areas for intervention and improvement.
10. Facilitate the sharing of best practices in teaching, learning, and assessment across UKMC, promoting educational excellence and innovation.
11. Support the Dean and senior management in institutional planning, resource management, and policy development relating to student experience and educational standards.
12. Ensure effective implementation and monitoring of student support initiatives, promoting inclusivity, equity, and wellbeing across all student cohorts.
13. Represent UKMC in relevant external educational forums, maintaining strong collaborative relationships with professional bodies, external examiners, and quality assurance agencies.
14. Provide leadership for professional development programs, ensuring academic staff are supported in achieving excellence in teaching and student support.
15. Undertake any additional duties as assigned by the Dean, contributing strategically and operationally to the ongoing development and success of UKMC

Qualifications/Experience

Essential

• A relevant degree or equivalent and/or an appropriate professional qualification
• A relevant management/leadership qualification
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Significant relevant experience of operational management in curriculum delivery includes the effective development, deployment and leadership of staff.
• Direct relevant experience of curriculum planning processes particularly in relation to the areas covered by this post, or significant relevant industrial experience
• Evidenced recent and significant proven track record of achieving customer excellence through customer focused agenda
• Recent and significant proven track record of generating new, and increasing current, revenue streams through planning
• An ability to build effective and financially beneficial working relationships with industry to drive and deliver dynamic, creative and innovative learning.
• Evidenced recent and significant proven record of improving the quality of service and delivery of staff through performance management and performance improvement within own curriculum area.
• An ability to develop positive working relationships with individuals and customers at all levels (internal and external) to promote the college; highly developed communication, liaison and networking skills
• The ability to manage budgets, meet financial targets and maximise return on investment; the ability to organise and maintain excellent electronic records and to provide high level management reportage.
• The ability to lead others through dynamic, creative and inspirational leadership which gains respect and provides an environment where others feel motivated; and work effectively within a team
• The ability to delegate effectively and manage complex performance challenges of others in accordance with good management practice
• The ability to exemplify the College’s behaviours, and inspire others to succeed
• The ability to analyse and solve complex problems with a successful track record of leading and delivering change; a strong sense of purpose and the proven experience of exceeding agreed goals and KPIs
• The ability to respond creatively to the specific needs of a diverse community

Desirable

• A full teaching qualification, preferably in a business discipline
• Significant leadership experience at middle management level in post compulsory education
• Knowledge of the Higher Education sector, in particular policy developments and funding arrangements in relation to issues which will impact upon individuals
• An understanding of issues relating to safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults

Closing Date: 18 June 2025 - 17:00pm

This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about education and dedicated to enhancing the academic landscape within our institution.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/06/2025

• Leading client engagements and managing project teams
• Conducting business analysis and diagnostic activities
• Developing and presenting strategic recommendations
• Facilitating workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Managing project budgets and timelines
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality client outputs
• Contributing to business development and proposal writing

• Leading the development and execution of strategic plans for diverse clients, addressing market entry, growth strategies, and operational excellence.
• Conducting in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Managing client relationships at the executive level, building trust and ensuring client satisfaction.
• Leading and mentoring consulting teams, providing guidance and fostering professional development.
• Developing compelling proposals and leading business development efforts.
• Identifying and articulating complex strategic issues and formulating innovative solutions.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to senior client stakeholders and executive boards.
• Contributing to the firm's thought leadership and practice development.
• Overseeing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Driving client outcomes and ensuring the realization of strategic benefits.

• Lead client engagements, from diagnosis and strategy formulation to implementation and benefit realization.
• Conduct in-depth business analysis, utilizing qualitative and quantitative data to identify root causes of issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and present compelling business cases, strategic recommendations, and project plans to clients and internal leadership.
• Manage project teams, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality outputs and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions for client teams to build internal capabilities and ensure sustainable change.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary methodologies and thought leadership within the consultancy.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in management consulting or a similar strategic advisory role.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex transformation projects.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of business strategy, organizational behavior, and process improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and presentation software (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and manage multiple priorities.