Viticulturist
(Wine Jobs:
Vineyards & Cellars )
Full Time
Sussex,
England
Nyetimber is the UK’s leading sparkling wine producer. Renowned for producing award winning sparkling wine using the champagne method, Nyetimber has attracted international acclaim and sets a high benchmark for premium sparkling wine. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced, dynamic and results driven Viticulturist to join this rapidly growing business.
Reporting to the Head Winemaker with regular communication with the CEO and based in West Sussex UK, the Viticulturist is responsible for managing all aspects of vineyard production to ensure the quality of grapes produced across Nyetimber’s 150 hectares are of only the highest quality for sparkling wines. Other responsibilities of this multi-faceted role include developing and implementing quality control systems, regularly evaluating operations, establishing harvest logistics plans, reporting disease and pest observations and leading a committed Vineyard team.
The successful candidate will have extensive management experience, a high attention to detail as well as strong viticulture standards of grape growing. Expertise with cool climate viticulture and sparkling wine grape production is highly desirable. We are seeking a candidate with excellent communication and strategic thinking skills, proven experience achieving stretch targets through effective people management, self motivation, and knowledge of proven grape quality improvements. Previous experience in a similar role and tertiary qualifications in viticulture (or equivalent) are essential. Nyetimber is prepared to sponsor the successful candidate to work in the UK, if required.
For a job and person specification, please visit www.hender.com.au and for further information on our client, please visit www.nyetimber.com
Applications in Word format only should be forwarded to Andrew Sullivan by email to [email protected] Telephone enquiries are welcome on (08) 8100 8865.
