Chief Wine and Spirits Officer

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom WSET Full time

WSET is seeking a highly experienced and skilled Chief Wine and Spirits Officer to lead our product strategy, manage creation across formats and languages, and drive innovation in the wine and spirits education sector.

About WSET

We offer a comprehensive suite of globally recognised qualifications covering wines, spirits, and sake. With over 140,000 exams delivered each year to candidates in more than 70 countries, we are the world's leading provider of qualifications in this field.

Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

This role is based in London SE1 and offers a hybrid/office-based schedule of 2-3 days per week. We provide a generous package of benefits, including annual leave, pension options, health insurance, eye voucher scheme, and much more.

Job Description

The successful candidate will have extensive experience in education creation, digital transformation, and delivery, particularly with technology. They will also possess deep knowledge of education and examining principles, tools, and advancements in teaching.

  • Create and execute a vision for our product strategy, managing creation across formats and languages
  • Lead our team to cultivate a high-performance culture through talent management, succession planning, and fostering an inclusive, coaching-driven environment
  • Act as an ambassador for WSET's brand and values
Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be data-driven and analytical, with proven project management and commercial acumen. They will also possess strong cross-functional leadership skills, with experience in team-building and leading change initiatives.

  • Data-driven and analytical, with proven project management and commercial acumen
  • Effective cross-functional leadership with experience in team-building and leading change initiatives
  • Ability to facilitate agile decision-making with an understanding of and experience of implementing product lifecycle models
Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, the successful candidate will enjoy access to WSET's in-house training and qualifications in Wines, Spirits, Sake, and Beer, as well as other professional development opportunities.

  • Annual Leave - 28 days pa + public holidays, increases with service
  • 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
  • Season ticket & gym membership loan scheme
  • EAP - 24/7 confidential help and support from trained counsellors and advisors
  • Enhanced family friendly leave and pay
  • Celebration vouchers
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Discretionary bonus

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