Senior Technical Manager – Wines & Spirits

Salary: £84,000 – £96,000 per year

With over 2,500 member companies in 80 countries, our client works closely with industry to ensure the industrial relevance of everything they do. This includes a wide range of analysis and testing services and operational support underpinned by a vigorous programme of research and innovation and promoted through extensive knowledge management activities.

Job Purpose

To lead, manage and develop the Wine & Spirits Section to deliver sustainable growth by ensuring the provision of relevant, cost-effective services and projects to the wine and spirits industry.

• Maximising staff motivation and ensuring the availability and efficient utilisation of resources/facilities

• Commercial awareness in timely service/project delivery,

• Maintaining excellent service quality and technical excellence,

• Driving operational efficiency and safe working in compliance with business systems.

• To provide strategic thinking and actively seek business development opportunities

• Delivering financial performance in terms of growth and profitability.

• Developing the current team

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• A degree Chemistry or MSc – likely to be a recognised expert in field

• Minimum of 5 years experience interpreting chemical and sensory analytical data of global wines and spirits

• Strong knowledge of wine bottle and win importing processes

• Experience of supervising staff to deliver results on-time and to budget

• Experience of working in a fast paced, high throughput laboratory

• Computer literate – proficient use of Word, Excel, Power Point and LIMS

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent knowledge of UK and global wine industry

• Ability to advise, influence and consult on client projects

Hybrid Working considered.

££Excellent salary

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