B2B Operations Support Assistant Milano

B2B Operations Support Assistant
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

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Job Title: B2B Operations Support Assistant

Location: Milan, Italy

Requirements: Candidates must have the legal rights to work in Italy at the time of application and in future.

Contract Type: Indefinite contract

Grade: 2/J

Salary: 1. 870, 11€ gross per month

Work arrangement: Full time 35 hours per week, Mon-Fri, 9:00-17:00

Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to support the efficient, effective operational co-ordination and delivery of B2B Exams at the right cost and customer experience. The role is to support B2B Customers in Country / sub-Cluster on operational, system and technical issues and report issues and resolutions to the Business Development and Account Relationship functions in the Country / sub-Cluster.

Main Accountabilities: Product Service Support

• Deals with B2B registration requests, including Special Arrangements.

• Supports the delivery of added value services and benefits to B2B clients according to agreements/schemes.

• Receives registration data from B2B clients and passes entries to the Registration and Planning team for processing.

• Acts as B2B point of contact and deals with B2B exams enquiries before, during and post exam, including technical support for CB sessions delivered at the client's premises.

• Provides B2B clients with guidelines on BC corporate risk management processes and procedures when delivering services as well as venue standards, including technical specifications and connectivity for computer-based testing.

• Distributes certificates and results to B2B clients (if required).

Relationship & Stakeholder Management

• Supports continuous improvement in the efficiency, cost effectiveness and quality of service delivery in Exams Services.

• Supports the delivery of satisfactory and timely resolution of B2B clients complaints.

• Supports the resolution of issues raised by B2B clients related to exam delivery, VS and venue.

Risk & Compliance

• Supports venue audits to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in premises provided by B2B clients, including CB test venues, liaising with local IT staff if required.

• Provides support related to investigations on Test Day during B2B exam sessions and compliance queries.

• Follows agreed corporate risk management processes and procedures when delivering services (e. g. child protection, security policies, financial protocols, anti-fraud measures) to protect the interests of the BC and its customers at all times.

Analysis & Reporting

• Supports wash-up meetings to review Test Day performance delivery, continual improvement and corrective actions.

Test Day Support

• Where appropriate this role will be part of a team carrying out Duty Officer duties on a rotational basis supporting test day delivery. The test day roster will include some early morning and weekend cover.

Role Specific Knowledge and Experience Minimum / Essential

• Experience of and ability to deliver excellent standards of customer service.

• Excellent computer skills.

Desirable

• Experience in B2B customer service environment.

• Experience of supporting the delivery of computer-based exams.

Language Requirements

• English (B2)

• Italian (C1)

Closing date: Sunday, 12 January 2025, applications will close at 22:59 CET.

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Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed; these will include qualification checks, reference checks, identity & criminal record checks in line with legal requirements and with the British Council's Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children.

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