Business Development Assistant - Prague

Salary 45,000 - 50,000 CZK per month Employment type: Permanent Hours per week: 40 Reporting into: Business Development Manager Department: Business Development Click here to read the full job description and view our excellent benefits here 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. About Arden University : We are an aspirational and multi-award-winning university, delivering rapid growth with ambitious plans to disrupt the HE sector through our passion for innovation and digital education.

Our vision is to become the first-choice university for career-focused lifelong learners worldwide, ensuring that everyone, everywhere can access higher education. There has never been a more exciting time to join Arden University, as we expand into new disciplines, forge worldwide partnerships, and expand our locations.

About our Department : Our Business Development team are vital in growing our business. From new partnerships and opportunities to increasing student numbers.

About the Role

You will provide operational support to the Business Development Executive/Manager (BDE/M) in managing allocated education agents and supporting applicants throughout their journey from application to enrolment. Working closely with agents and internal stakeholders, you will assist with admissions processes, review applicant documentation, coordinate interviews and monitor outstanding actions.

A key focus of the role is to ensure applicants progress efficiently, recruitment activities run smoothly, and departmental targets and objectives are met.

About You

You will be highly organised, analytical and customer-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and high standards of service. You should demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills, alongside the ability to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Essential requirements : GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Experience managing multiple workloads and competing priorities. Understanding of data accuracy, GDPR and confidentiality. Confidence in communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

A strong understanding of customer service principles. Desirable requirements : A degree or equivalent relevant experience. Experience in Higher Education or student recruitment. Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with customers, clients or external stakeholders. 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 8 November 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.