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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 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.

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 WSET’s 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 a WSET Educator, your primary role is to deliver engaging, high-quality sessions that help students achieve WSET qualifications in wine, spirits, sake, and beer. You will foster an inspiring learning environment, teaching courses across varied schedules (daytime, evenings, weekends) to accommodate student needs. Additionally, you will support the Tastings and Events Manager in executing a diverse range of exciting evening events, contributing to the success of our vibrant 100+ event program.

Teaching

• In the region of 650 hours annual contact time on courses, webinars, events and exams including a minimum of 2 evenings per week and 1 Saturday per month

• Undertake lesson observations in line with School Policy

• Ensure all courses are delivered to WSET School London’s high-quality standard.

• Mark student work including mock exams and coursework.

• Invigilate and assist at exams both on and offsite, including key Diploma exam dates across the year

• Contribute to annual Educator meetings, reviewing samples and teaching best practice.

Events

• Support the Tastings and Events Manager to deliver a diverse programme of circa 100 in-person tasting events per year

• Speaker liaison – act as a point of contact for expert guest and internal speakers, obtaining event copy, sample requests and answering queries

• Work with the Operations Team to ensure events are set up according to a high-quality standard

• Create and proof events materials, including written tasting sheets and presentations

• Manage the monthly reporting of events, collating costs and revenue

• Manage and organise requests for private tastings

• Devise and host introductory events to attract new audiences to drinks education

• Host occasional webinars, introducing speakers and acting as technical support during the session

• Student Deals Card – manage and build deals for students, creating and maintaining relationships with SDC partners

General

• Promote WSET School London as a flagship provider of WSET qualifications.

• Support the strategy and objectives of WSET School London, contributing to meetings, events and other commitments as required

• Help at wider WSET Global events and marketing content as requested.

• Complete relevant CPD as identified.

• Complete all work in line with WSET policies and procedures.

• Contribute to the Trust by undertaking other various tasks as required.

Personal Attributes

• Passion for wine/spirits/sake/beer with the desire to continuously improve and refine knowledge

• Passion for education and commitment to lifelong learning

• Strong interest in fostering a more diverse and equitable drinks industry

• Positive, can-do attitude

• Excellent communication skills and a confident public speaker

• Self-motivated, organised and good time-management skills

• Ability to work as a team, and individually, to meet WSET School London’s objectives.

Core Competencies:

• Hold the Level 3 Award in Wines, other WSET qualifications are beneficial

• Experience in teaching or communicating about drinks

• Excellent attention to detail with experience in completing administrative tasks

• Experience in providing exceptional customer service

• Excellent IT skills – competent in Microsoft programs including Excel Powerpoint, CRM

Desirable Attributes:

• Completed WSET Educator Training Programme

• WSET Level 4 Diploma in Wines

• Experience running events

• Knowledge/experience of UK drinks industry, on or off trade

• Related education qualification

• As well as wine, we welcome applications from people with specialties in Spirits, Sake and Beer

Salary Range: £34,000 -£37,600

Office Based – No Remote working

Closing deadline: Sunday 27th October

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

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