HALLGARTEN WINE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

HALLGARTEN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME

What is it?

Our 18-month apprenticeship programme encourages the development and growth of new talent within the wine industry, providing a comprehensive perspective of the wine sector from vineyard to table.

A Head Start apprentice will experience all aspects of Hallgarten & Novum Wines, including time at the head office in Luton with customer services, finance, marketing, and brand management teams, as well as within the business’s nationwide sales teams and through \’hands-on\’ harvest experience with European partners.

The programme aims to give the apprentice visibility into the financial, strategic, and commercial aspects of the company, fostering a broad understanding of the business.

Who are Hallgarten?

Hallgarten & Novum Wines is a leading UK wine merchant with over 90 years of experience, importing wines from global producers and supplying the UK’s On and Off Trade sectors. We are the Official Wine Supplier to Ascot, Royal Ascot, and Goodwood. In 2018, we achieved ISO 14001 accreditation for environmental management and in 2023, the Silver \’Investors in People\’ accreditation.

Our portfolio includes over 1,300 wines from more than 280 producers across 24 countries, featuring renowned and emerging regions. Recent awards include the International Wine Challenge ‘On Trade Supplier of the Year’, The Drinks Business ‘Drinks Company of the Year’, and IWSC ‘Wine Distributor of the Year’.

We offer a variety of training courses, including WSET qualifications and bespoke WineSure packages, supported by an in-house design team for wine list production and communication materials.

What we are looking for

• Bright, enthusiastic individuals interested in wine and the wine business
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive, motivated, with high attention to detail and good organization
• Experience in catering, hospitality, leisure, or wine retailing is advantageous
• Willing to pass WSET Levels 1 & 2 within 12 months and Level 3 within 18 months
• Quick learner, team player, hardworking
• IT literate
• Second language beneficial but not essential
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Willing to travel, with a valid driving license and passport

What we offer

• 18-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent employment
• 25 days’ paid leave plus public holidays
• Participation in the company profit share scheme
• Additional benefits and training opportunities

Our core values are partnership, positivity, passion, pride, and progression. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment for growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

The successful candidate must commute to Luton (Capability Green Junction 10 M1) during the apprenticeship. The start date is September 2024.

Apply with a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are suitable for the role. The application deadline is 31st May 2024.

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Applicants should have a stable CV, excellent references, and possess NVQ Level 1 & 2 or equivalent, plus hygiene certification. You must be a UK/EU citizen, with proof of right to work, and either ILR/PR status or a valid work visa with at least 2 years remaining.

We appreciate your interest. Applications not matching the criteria will not be responded to within 72 hours.

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