Apprentice

hireful; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wine distributor in the UK is seeking an apprentice for a two-year program. This unique opportunity involves working across various departments while studying for the WSET Diploma Level 4. The role includes responsibilities in Customer Services, Brand Management, and participating in vintages in both hemispheres. Ideal candidates should have a passion for wine, strong communication skills, and be studying for or hold a WSET Level 3 qualification.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding public holidays

Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary

Company bonus of up to 15% of salary

Company pension scheme matching up to 5%

18 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee wine discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of WSET Level 3 (or studying towards).
• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for wine.
• An aptitude for hard work, including physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Learning and understanding each department.
• Gather and analyse data and prepare reports.
• Complete a value-adding project towards the end of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Pro-active learner

Team player

Comfortable using IT systems

Education

WSET Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Their Apprenticeship is a diverse and challenging two-year programme, which comprises of working across, and within, all aspects of one of the UK’s leading wine distributors. Since its launch in 2007, they have seen a phenomenal response to the scheme and some outstanding candidates that have built longstanding careers.

They are delighted to open recruitment for their 20^thapprentice. Unique in the industry, their programme offers a detailed yet wide-ranging experience of many departments, as well as sponsoring the WSET Diploma Level 4 and funding two vintages in the northern and southern hemispheres.

The new apprentice will have some knowledge and experience of the wine trade, received a WSET Level 3 qualification (or in the process of studying), and be able to demonstrate the potential to thrive with them long term.

Key Responsibilities

The programme runs for two years, during which time the candidate will study for WSET Diploma by block release, sponsored by their organisation. The apprenticeship includes placements such as Customer Services, Brand Management, Events, Marketing, Sales and Operations.

There is a month in the Northern hemisphere helping with a vintage during the first year, two months’ vintage in the Southern hemisphere during the second year, followed by an exciting project which brings the apprenticeship to a close.

In summary, key responsibilities are:

• Learning and understanding each department you are working in
• Integrating in to teams and collaborating with others on key objectives for that team
• Having a continuous improvement mindset, bringing ideas and solutions to current ways of working
• Gather and analyse data and prepare reports for teams
• To be an ambassador for them in your Northern and Southern Hemisphere vintages
• Attending tastings and events as a representative of their organisation
• Being an active member of the social and charity committee
• Running of the weekly internal Company newsletter
• Complete a value-adding project towards the end of the apprenticeship

About You

• Motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for wine
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Pro-active learner and excellent team player
• An aptitude for hard work, including physically demanding tasks during harvests
• Comfortable and confident using IT systems and Microsoft Office software
• Minimum of WSET Level 3 (or studying towards)
• Languages desirable but not essential
• Permit to work in the UK for a minimum of 5 years

What you can expect

• 25 days holiday excluding public holidays increasing after 2 years’ service
• Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary, based on performance against key objectives
• Company bonus of up to 15% of salary
• Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions
• 18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave.
• Cycle to work scheme & Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Travel insurance
• Employee wine discount
• Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts

Our client is an award-winning company and accredited by Investors in People which offers excellent opportunities for training and development alongside a great working environment (and an even better coffee machine).

They celebrate diversity, and they are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves.

Applications close Friday 6th June.



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