Technical Manager

Liberty Wines; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading wine company in Greater London seeks a Technical Manager to oversee technical management and ensure quality across the wine portfolio. Responsibilities include maintaining technical documentation, serving as a point of contact for key accounts, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have a degree in Oenology or related fields and significant experience in the wine industry.

Benefits

25 days holiday excluding public holidays

Personal bonus up to 5% of salary

Company bonus up to 15% of salary

Pension scheme matching up to 5%

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee wine discount

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical management or technical assistant role within the wine industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of winery practices and risk assessments.
• Practical winemaking and vintage experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update technical procedures and documentation.
• Serve as the technical contact for key National Accounts.
• Drive continuous improvement and compliance with legislation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Degree in Oenology, Food Science or equivalent

Tools

HACCP

BRC / ISO or equivalent food safety certification

Job description

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We are looking for a Technical Manager to oversee the technical management of our incredible wine portfolio. This role will act as the primary interface between the company, producers, and customers, ensuring compliance, quality, and consistency across all technical matters.

You will play a pivotal role in driving the development of our portfolio by identifying opportunities for growth, aligning the right technical capabilities with the needs of producers and customers, and ensuring high standards of governance, operational excellence, and reputation are maintained.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update technical procedures, including auditing, data collection, and producer analysis
• Serve as the technical contact for Liberty Wines customers, particularly key National Accounts both on On and Off Trade.
• Act as point of contact for producers regarding specific technical requirements from customers
• Support successful audit outcomes, attend audits and initial productions, and follow up on non-conformances
• Ensure product specifications are kept accurate and up to date for all relevant listings
• Maintain filing systems and technical documentation
• Drive continuous improvement and assessment of technical practices
• Ensure compliance with legislation relating to production, labelling, and import/export of wine
• Work closely with National Accounts teams on tenders and opportunities
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests for information from customers, colleagues, and suppliers

About you

• A degree in Oenology, Food Science or an equivalent science-related discipline
• Proven experience in a technical management or technical assistant role within the wine industry
• Comprehensive understanding of:
  1. HACCP
  2. BRC / ISO / equivalent food safety certification
  3. winery practices / bottling
  4. winery risk assessments
• Practical winemaking and vintage experience
• Ability to prioritise effectively, with strong negotiation and decision-making skills
• Highly organised and efficient, with excellent communication skills; numerate and computer literate
• Commitment to delivering a high standard of customer service

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

Liberty Wines 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).

We encourage all our employees to further their wine knowledge through our in-house Liberty Wines Academy and WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) courses alongside building skills and experience over the course of their professional development.

Liberty Wines celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels comfortable to be themselves