Current Vacancies at Hattingley Valley

Hattingley Valley has been producing award-winning sparkling wine since 2010, planting its first vineyard in 2008. The heart of the wine comes from our 8.2 hectares of vineyards here in Hampshire where we carefully manage two distinct vineyard sites. Growing the classic sparkling varieties of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, we also have small parcels of Bacchus and Pinot Gris. In addition to this we take in grapes from across the UK for both our own production and on behalf of contract winemaking clients. Wines coming out of the Hattingley Valley stable have won more Gold Medals than any other winery in the UK.

The business has grown exponentially since its inception, and we are now one of the largest wineries in the UK, as well as being the most significant exporter of English wine to the rest of the world.

View our current vacancies below:

Events and Corporate Business Manager (Maternity Cover 12 months FTC)

An exciting opportunity to join the team at our 'Unapologetically British' award-winning Hampshire winery. Not only will you be acting as a brand ambassador for Hattingley Valley, but you’ll also be representing the wider English wine industry.

Hattingley Valley requires a dynamic, proactive, and efficient candidate to take over leading the 2024 events season. On-the-spot problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced events environment is mandatory as well as excellent coordination and communication skills to balance the requirements of multiple stakeholders.

Suitable for someone with a background in events management and partnership development and for someone who isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in as there's an element of lifting boxes of wine, furniture, and event-sets so it will keep you fit too!

In addition to the events programme the role requires someone with strong social and networking skills to maintain relationships with our existing events and corporate partners as well as building new corporate relationships for long term partnership growth that contributes to new business development in our corporate gifting division.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Organising and managing Hattingley’s event campaigns; planning.
Corporate business lead for client and staff gifting; gift set planning, pricing structure and providing an exceptional customer experience.
Hosting corporate events at winery.
Hosting tastings and events at partner locations.
Key contact for core partnerships/sponsorships.

Skills and experience required:

Experience in a similar field including business development and events.
High attention to detail.
Is passionate about local produce, particularly English wine.
Has a proactive, problem-solving attitude, shows initiative and is proactive in helping others.
Has exceptional customer service skills and the ability to coordinate and motivate a team during the long hours during events.
Has an ability to multi-task and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to effectively run events including the set-up and break down of event-sets, assisting in moving heavy objects and boxes of wine.

Ideal but not a prerequisite:

Knowledge and experience in the wine industry. WSET qualifications preferred but not mandatory as we will provide detailed training on the production of our wines.

Work Type: Full time with some evenings and weekends.

Salary and Benefits: Salary is dependent on experience.

How to Apply: Email your CV with a covering letter, briefly stating why you are suitable for the position, to chris.unger@hattingleyvalley.co.uk

Interviews, and therefore appointment of role, may be carried out whilst the job advert is still live, so we encourage early applications.

We welcome all applications from suitable candidates who are eligible to work and live in the UK.