HALLGARTEN WINE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

HALLGARTEN WINE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

Location: Europe, UK, South East, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 32137SS

Job Views: 75

Posted: 14.02.2025

Expiry Date: 31.03.2025

Job Description:

The Hallgarten Apprenticeship Programme is an 18-month initiative designed to foster the development of new talent within the wine industry, offering a comprehensive perspective from vineyard to table.

As a Head Start apprentice, you will gain exposure to various aspects of Hallgarten & Novum Wines' operations, including time at the head office in Luton, customer services, finance, marketing, brand management, and hands-on harvest experience with key European partners.

Who are Hallgarten?

Hallgarten & Novum Wines is one of the UK’s leading specialist wine merchants, with over 90 years of experience in importing wines from around the world. We supply both the On and Off Trade sectors and are proud to be the Official Wine Supplier to prestigious events such as Ascot and Royal Ascot.

Our portfolio includes over 1,300 wines from more than 280 producers across 24 countries, featuring top producers from classic regions as well as emerging winegrowing areas. In 2023, we were recognized with several awards, including the International Wine Challenge ‘On Trade Supplier of the Year’.

What we are looking for:

1. Bright and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in wine and the business of wine.
2. Strong written and oral communication skills.
3. Proactive, motivated, and ambitious individuals with high attention to detail and good organization skills.
4. Experience in catering, hospitality, leisure, or wine retailing is advantageous.
5. If not already qualified, the successful candidate will be required to pass WSET Levels 1 & 2 within 12 months and complete WSET Level 3 within 18 months of starting.
6. Quick learner and good team player with an aptitude for hard work.
7. IT literate.
8. A second language would be useful but is not essential.
9. Eligible to work in the UK.
10. Willingness to travel and possess a valid driving license and passport.

What we are offering:

1. 18-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanent employment.
2. 25 days’ paid leave in addition to Public Holidays.
3. Participation in the Company profit share scheme.
4. Range of optional additional benefits.
5. Opportunities for further training and development.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to equality for our employees irrespective of gender, age, race, disability, marital status, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate will need to commute to Luton for the duration of the apprenticeship. The start date is September 2024.

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and stating why you should be our next Hallgarten Head Start Apprentice to [emailprotected]. The deadline for applications is 31st May 2025.

All applicants will have a stable CV with excellent traceable references. You must either be working in or a resident in the United Kingdom to apply for this position. You must be able to prove your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that applications will only be answered if they match the criteria of the position advertised. If you haven't been contacted within 72 hours, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.