WSET's 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 world’s leading provider of qualifications in wines, spirits, beer and sake, delivering over 140,000 exams each year to candidates in over 70 countries via our network of Approved Programme Providers (APPs).
WSET is a global organisation and we areproud to have people who work for us allover 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.
Overview of Role
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Manager with a passion for delivering impactful activity and engaging global audiences.
Working in close collaboration with the Head of Events & Partnerships, the Events Manager will lead the programming and execution of a global digital and in-person events programme This role would suit a creative, collaborative and highly organised individual with excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who is experienced in end-to-end event management and event marketing to help us develop brand awareness, build our prospect pipeline and engage a community of drinks professionals and enthusiasts around the world.
As well as delivering our global events programme (weighted towards digital events), you will be responsible for identifying new opportunities for third party event collaborations, contributing ideas to enhance our existing portfolio and ensuring that global event processes are adopted across all regional events.
Key events that this role is responsible for include:
Our events programme is evolving so flexibility and a passion for both digital and in-person events is essential.
Key activities include:
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and responsibilities will evolve in accordance with strategic priorities and team objectives.
Essential skills and competencies
Desirable skills and competencies
Definitions:
Fully remote -Can be performed entirely remotely from any location.
Hybrid remote -Performed as a mixture of in-office and remote work.
Temporarily remote -Performed in a single location, such as an office or at a job site, but which is temporarily remote during special circumstances).
UK Benefits
Annual Leave - 27 days pa + public holidays, increases with service; ability to buy/sell 5 days
Pension (Generous options availableafter 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
Group income protection 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
Celebration vouchers
Cycle2Work scheme
Discretionary bonus
Development - WSET's in-house training and qualifications in Wines, Spirits, Sake and Beer as well as other professional development opportunities