Executive Director

Institute of Masters of Wine; London; On-site; GBP 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A global membership organization in London seeks an experienced Executive Director. The role offers a salary of £105,000 p.a. plus benefits. Responsibilities include leadership, stakeholder engagement, and developing strategies. Applicants should demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, experience in diverse environments, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated successful track record of leadership and collaboration.
• Experience managing a small staff team.
• Ability to work in an international context.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence

Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders

Experience working with diverse cultures

Motivational management style

Experience in developing strategies

Excellent communication skills

Financial management and IT skills

Consultative, consensus-building approach

Self-starter with high level of initiative

Interest in wine

Commitment to diversity

Job description

Overview

Executive Director £105,000 p.a. plus benefits

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) is a global membership organisation established in 1955 to promote the highest standards of professionalism within the wine trade and allied industries and sectors. In the last 10 years, it has transformed to increase its global presence, membership, students, and examination interest. Today, there are 418 MWs based in 29 countries, and the IMW actively seeks new candidates around the world.

The Executive Director must be an experienced professional who can demonstrate a successful track record of leadership, collaboration, and reputation management with these skills and experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills with high emotional intelligence
• Ability to engage with the many internal and external stakeholders
• Experience of working with people from different cultures and geographies
• Motivational management style and the ability to work in an international context
• Experience of developing strategies and management practices to achieve organisational objectives
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Sound administrative financial management and IT skills; experience of managing a small staff team
• Consultative, consensus-building approach and abilities
• Self-starter with a high level of initiative and drive
• An interest in wine, although the role does not require experience in, or knowledge of wine
• A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion

How to apply

Apply online with a full curriculum vitae detailing your skills and experience together with a maximum two-page letter of application clearly outlining your motivation to undertake the role and how you meet the competencies required for the position as stated in the Person Specification.

Closing date for applications: 5 October 2025

Long List interviews: 8 – 15 October 2025

Panel Interviews: From 20 October 2025

To find out more visit: www.mastersofwine.org

Download further details of the position from via: www.maryleboneexecutivesearch.com/jobs

For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans

07958 984161 or 020 3126 4858