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7 August 2023

Join WorldSkills as Senior Manager of Skills Competitions

WorldSkills is looking for a Senior Manager of Skills Competitions to join our global, diverse, and virtual team.

The Senior Manager of Skills Competitions is a member of the WorldSkills Secretariat and is integral in the delivery of high quality and well prepared skills competitions for the biennial WorldSkills event.

This role reports to the Director of Skills Competitions and works closely with colleagues from various departments, WorldSkills Members, Skill Management Teams, and the Competition Organizer.

The Senior Manager of Skills Competitions:

  • must have WorldSkills experience at national, regional, and/or international level. A VET and/or technical background would be a significant advantage.
  • is capable of completing highly detailed tasks, able to make timely decisions with limited guidance, understands strategic priorities, and exercises appropriate levels of urgency and judgement to situations that require a high level of attention.
  • has the ability to communicate effectively to Secretariat staff, Board members, and stakeholders such as Member staff, Competition Organizer staff, and Partners.
  • is proactive, resourceful, dedicated, and works with a high level of integrity.

Find out more by downloading the application pack (PDF, 105KB). Deadline: 31 August 2023