Head of Salesforce Platform
Head of Salesforce Platform
Reference number: JR243200Location: Hybrid working - home and our office based in Hammersmith
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Salary: £90,000 - £95,000 per annum
We are looking for a Head of Salesforce Platform to join our team.
We are looking for a Salesforce Head of Platform to join the Kapan Languages Group (KLG). The role sits within the KLG Salesforce Team, and you would be working directly with several different business units within the Kaplan Languages Group, as well as some potential group Kaplan functions.
You’ll work to maintain and evolve our current Salesforce Org, develop new business capabilities and components, while also looking to take advantage of new and emerging technologies within the Salesforce Ecosystem.
You’ll work to develop capabilities that enable the Kaplan Languages Group to both transform ways of working and realise the full potential of the tooling & capabilities offered within the Salesforce platform and Salesforce ecosystem effectively and efficiently.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Salesforce expert with experience of leading a team, who is looking to expand their skills and build their career with an industry leader.
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What you’ll bring to the role- Proven experience leading a Salesforce team.
- Salesforce certifications such as Salesforce Administrator and Salesforce Developer.
- Extensive hands-on technical consulting and solution implementation experience.
- Proven ability to analyse, design and optimise business processes via technology and integration, including leadership in guiding customers and colleagues in rationalising and deploying emerging technology for business use cases.
- A thorough understanding of web services, data modelling and enterprise application integration concepts.
- Clear and demonstrable understanding of Salesforce best practice.
- Strong understanding of the Salesforce product suite including Sales Cloud, Marketing Cloud, Mulesoft and AppExchange solutions.
What we do
The Kaplan Languages Group is part of the Kaplan Inc, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. Established in 1938 by Stanley Kaplan, we operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses.Kaplan Language Group (KLG) is a leader in the educational travel sector, helping thousands of customers to realise their dreams of travelling abroad to improve their language skills. For more information on the businesses in the Kaplan Languages Group, please visit Kaplan International Languages, ESL Education and Alpadia Language Schools.
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- 28 days annual leave*
- Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
- 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
- Company pension contributions
- Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
- Medicash Health Cash Plan
- Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit a CV along with a Cover Letter detailing how you meet the requirements of the role no later than 11pm on 19th November 2024. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.
Additional Application Information
As part of our commitment to safeguarding, depending on the nature of the role, successful candidates may be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Application Support
If you require support completing the application or wish to talk to someone about the role, please email the Recruitment Team recruit.request@kaplan.com.
Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments
At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.