Exams Delivery Manager

WSETs purpose is to empower people through inspiring learning experiences all over the world. We offer a comprehensive suite of globally recognised qualifications covering wines spirits and sake.

We are the worlds leading provider of qualifications in wines spirits beer and sake delivering over 140000 exams each year to candidates in over 70 countries via our network of Approved Programme Providers (APPs).

WSET is a global organisation and we are proud to have people who work for us all over the world. We have people in Australia Canada China Hong Kong Singapore and the USA as well as the UK.

The successful applicant will contribute to a culture of integrity empowerment dynamism and inclusivity within WSET.

WSET fosters a welcoming empathetic and inspiring culture that empowers our global talent to innovate and thrive.

Any offer of employment or your ongoing employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a thorough background check by an independent third party. NB - If you currently work for one of WSETs APPs (Approved Programme Provider) you may not be eligible to apply for this role subject to your future career plans and the nature of that role. If you work for an APP either in a self-employed or employed capacity and would like to discuss your eligibility please contact the hiring manager.

As the Exams Delivery Manager you will hold overall responsibility for leading and managing a team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of both digital and paper-based examinations for WSET qualifications. You will provide clear leadership direction and support ensuring your team delivers outcomes aligned with WSETs business objectives values and customer expectations.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people-management capability. You will drive team performance through effective workload planning coaching performance management and continuous improvement while acting as a subject-matter expert for exam processing delivery activity and related systems.

Success in this role will be measured by the effectiveness of your leadership the performance and engagement of your team the quality and efficiency of exam processing services and your contribution to embedding WSETs values of integrity trust empowerment inspiration dynamism and inclusivity.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Lead empower and inspire your team through a forward-thinking approach and driving change where needed; fostering a culture of continuous evolution accountability innovation and customer-centricity.

• Drive and optimise team performance through continuous performance management taking the lead on regular activities such as performance reviews and supportive coaching and talent development initiatives.

• Champion Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives within the team promoting ethical conduct and sustainability.

Streamline Workflows for Optimal Performance

• Monitor and optimise team performance through effective workload allocation driving accountability and continuous improvement and reporting on performance against key metrics.

• Analyse working practices behaviours feedback and KPIs to proactively identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and cost-effectiveness in examination logistics and timetabling.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class qualifications delivery.

Deliver an exceptional customer experience

• Cultivate customer-centric mindset and behaviours within the Examinations Team prioritising inclusivity and responsiveness.

• Address customer and stakeholder enquiries and escalations promptly and empathetically ensuring a seamless experience.

• Develop user-friendly documentation and guides to enhance clarity and support for colleagues and stakeholders.

• Consistently embody a customer focused and global approach

Other

• Contribute to the Trust by participating in cross-functional teams and undertaking other various tasks as required.

• Champion WSETs values and behaviours and positively represent the brand at all times

• Collaborate with external suppliers to optimise qualification delivery fostering ethical and reliable partnerships.

• Evolve in the role according to digital developments and operational strategy.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Essential

• Management Experience: proven ability to lead support and develop a team

• Solution oriented: Demonstrated initiative in identifying and implementing improvements with a focus on sustainability and quality.

• Exceptional collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills enabling effective collaboration with diverse global teams and stakeholders.

• Positive attitude: Can-do attitude with a commitment to driving positive change and delivering excellence and proactive engagement with WSETs values and behaviours.

• Strong track record of personal performance and achieving objectives.

• Exemplary customer service skills and a desire to put our customer at the heart of all we do

• Ability to quickly become proficient in new and evolving systems and processes.

• Written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable

• Experience of training coaching performance management or similar.

• Experience using CRM and query management software.

• Experience in exams processing and awarding functions ideally in a regulated environment.

• Expertise in WSET qualifications: In-depth knowledge of WSET qualifications and course specifications.

• Industry Knowledge: Proficiency in wines spirits sake and beer enabling informed decision-making and customer support.

• Experience of or interest in working in education administration and/or digital assessment or high-paced delivery or customer service environments.

• Additional languages relevant to WSET customers.

UK Benefits

Annual Leave - 27 days pa public holidays increases with service; ability to buy/sell 5 days

Pension (Generous options available after three months)

Health insurance (after three months):

Vitality scheme - post probation - Access to virtual GP appointments Rewards include Caffe Nero drinks Cinema Tickets Apple Watch Cash Back on Waitrose shopping 75% off at Champneys 6 month subscription with HeadSpace Discounted Weight Watchers membership and gyms Smoking Cessation day worth 300 and half price health screens

Eye voucher scheme

Food and drink in the office

Nespresso coffee makers and a range of other drinks fruit cereals soups

Season ticket & gym membership loan scheme

EAP

24/7 confidential help and support from trained counsellors and advisors

Death in service

4x annual salary paid to nominees with associated bereavement support for family

Enhanced family friendly leave and pay

Cycle2Work scheme

Discretionary bonus

Development - WSETs in-house training and qualifications in Wines Spirits Sake and Beer as well as other professional development opportunities

DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties skills efforts requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned at any time.