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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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