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CEO for WineGB, the trade association representing the vineyards and wine makers of Great Britain
We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and committed person with good knowledge of the English wine industry and awards experience to manage the WineGB Awards. Role Overview: The WineGB Awards Manager will play a crucial role in developing and delivering the application and judging process to achieve an industry leading experience and provide strong collateral that can be used to drive sales and awareness of the English and Welsh wine category throughout the year. Role:
WineGB Awards Manager Contract Type:
Freelance Part/Time (approx. 1 day a week) Contract Duration:
Fixed term 6-month contract February – July 2025 Availability:
You must be available for 2 full weeks around judging week 2-5 June 2025 WineGB – Overview: WineGB is the national association for the English and Welsh wine industry. It represents, leads, and supports the sustainable growth of the Great British wine sector. This is the fastest growing agricultural sector in the UK and the most exciting and fresh wine category in the world. We are cultivating success for the English and Welsh wine sector addressing the fundamental challenges that matter most to our members. Core to the challenge is ensuring that
sales
track production and as such we develop materials to support trade/consumer understanding of our
quality . The WineGB Awards is one of the fundamental ways that we achieve these objectives. WineGB Awards Overview: The WineGB Awards are the major competition for Great Britain’s wines and wine producers. Profitable and high profile, the WineGB Awards gain extensive press coverage and help drive awareness and sales of English and Welsh wine. In 2024 we had a record number of entries from across the country. WineGB Awards Priorities for 2025: Simplification – to review the processes and purpose of current project activities, and to make it easier for applicants to the Awards to participate. Digitisation – to utilise and integrate the awards into common digital systems for applications and judging. Finances – to continue the profitability of the Awards and review the expenditures to ensure improved value for WineGB and commercial value for award winners. Who You Are: Accomplished industry professional with excellent knowledge and comprehension of awards logistics and management. Demonstrable knowledge of English wine and proven experience in the sector. Able to make informed decisions in line with business needs and act in a timely manner and within budget. Able to spot inefficiencies and pro-actively implement new ways of working using new software. Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills. Able to build relationships quickly and easily while working remotely. Quick to absorb, process, and retain large amounts of information. Highly capable in the use of Microsoft Office. Experience in working with software such as Wordpress and Bottlebooks is desirable, but not essential. Excellent attention to detail. Commercial awareness and experience of fundraising and sponsorship is desirable, but not essential. Preferred Experience: Experienced wine professional, including exposure to English wine. Experience of wine awards judging processes. Proven track record in budget management. Demonstrable experience of writing compelling copy with tangible outcomes. Don’t Feel Like You Fulfil Every Aspect of the Criteria? Don’t Worry! We are motivated to build the strongest team and achieving success is more likely when there is diversity of thought, opinion, and background. This is not your standard claim. We are taking action to make the changes we want to see. We are behind the initiative to provide proper safeguarding support for teams in wine. It is so important that this is available for everyone for free, and to enable people to access the support they need through our people support hub. We know that candidates (and research tells us especially women) are often put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and if you have any adjustment requests, please ask and we can do everything we can do to accommodate. So, if you are excited about being our Awards Manager and you believe that you can do much of what we are looking for, but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not have a go? How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover note explaining why you are interested and your relevant experience to
office@winegb.co.uk . Applications close on Sunday 2nd February. Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level Employment Type
Contract Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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We are looking for a dynamic, organised, and committed person with good knowledge of the English wine industry and awards experience to manage the WineGB Awards. Role Overview: The WineGB Awards Manager will play a crucial role in developing and delivering the application and judging process to achieve an industry leading experience and provide strong collateral that can be used to drive sales and awareness of the English and Welsh wine category throughout the year. Role:
WineGB Awards Manager Contract Type:
Freelance Part/Time (approx. 1 day a week) Contract Duration:
Fixed term 6-month contract February – July 2025 Availability:
You must be available for 2 full weeks around judging week 2-5 June 2025 WineGB – Overview: WineGB is the national association for the English and Welsh wine industry. It represents, leads, and supports the sustainable growth of the Great British wine sector. This is the fastest growing agricultural sector in the UK and the most exciting and fresh wine category in the world. We are cultivating success for the English and Welsh wine sector addressing the fundamental challenges that matter most to our members. Core to the challenge is ensuring that
sales
track production and as such we develop materials to support trade/consumer understanding of our
quality . The WineGB Awards is one of the fundamental ways that we achieve these objectives. WineGB Awards Overview: The WineGB Awards are the major competition for Great Britain’s wines and wine producers. Profitable and high profile, the WineGB Awards gain extensive press coverage and help drive awareness and sales of English and Welsh wine. In 2024 we had a record number of entries from across the country. WineGB Awards Priorities for 2025: Simplification – to review the processes and purpose of current project activities, and to make it easier for applicants to the Awards to participate. Digitisation – to utilise and integrate the awards into common digital systems for applications and judging. Finances – to continue the profitability of the Awards and review the expenditures to ensure improved value for WineGB and commercial value for award winners. Who You Are: Accomplished industry professional with excellent knowledge and comprehension of awards logistics and management. Demonstrable knowledge of English wine and proven experience in the sector. Able to make informed decisions in line with business needs and act in a timely manner and within budget. Able to spot inefficiencies and pro-actively implement new ways of working using new software. Strong organisational, time management, and prioritisation skills. Able to build relationships quickly and easily while working remotely. Quick to absorb, process, and retain large amounts of information. Highly capable in the use of Microsoft Office. Experience in working with software such as Wordpress and Bottlebooks is desirable, but not essential. Excellent attention to detail. Commercial awareness and experience of fundraising and sponsorship is desirable, but not essential. Preferred Experience: Experienced wine professional, including exposure to English wine. Experience of wine awards judging processes. Proven track record in budget management. Demonstrable experience of writing compelling copy with tangible outcomes. Don’t Feel Like You Fulfil Every Aspect of the Criteria? Don’t Worry! We are motivated to build the strongest team and achieving success is more likely when there is diversity of thought, opinion, and background. This is not your standard claim. We are taking action to make the changes we want to see. We are behind the initiative to provide proper safeguarding support for teams in wine. It is so important that this is available for everyone for free, and to enable people to access the support they need through our people support hub. We know that candidates (and research tells us especially women) are often put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and if you have any adjustment requests, please ask and we can do everything we can do to accommodate. So, if you are excited about being our Awards Manager and you believe that you can do much of what we are looking for, but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not have a go? How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover note explaining why you are interested and your relevant experience to
office@winegb.co.uk . Applications close on Sunday 2nd February. Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level Employment Type
Contract Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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