National Wine Careers Week
Welcome
Join us for the very first National Wine Careers Week on 12-18 May 2025 - a celebration of the exciting and diverse career opportunities across the UK wine industry.
Founded by Plumpton College and award-winning producer Nyetimber, and supported by WSET and WineGB, this national initiative showcases the people, skills, and possibilities driving one of the UK’s fastest-growing sectors.
Whether you're a student exploring your options, a professional considering a career change, or simply passionate about wine, this is your opportunity to discover where a career in wine can take you.
From vineyard management to winemaking, events and hospitality to marketing and sales - there’s a world of opportunity waiting, and the demand for skilled, trained people has never been higher.
What to expect:
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Information on training, education, and career pathways
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Virtual and in-person events throughout the week
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Resources to help you take your next step in the wine world
Career Pathways in Wine
From hands-on roles in vineyard management and winemaking, to dynamic positions in sales, marketing, and importing, the industry blends craftsmanship with commerce. You might find your path in hospitality as a sommelier, guide customers in retail, or shape palates through wine education. Whether you're drawn to the science, the storytelling, or the sensory experience, there's a rewarding role waiting in this fast-growing and globally connected industry.
What's on?
Check out everything happening during the week to celebrate the diverse selection of careers available in the Wine sector.
Plumpton College Open Day & Spring Fair - 10 May 2025
Run by Plumpton College, this day will take place across their 800 hectare campus nestled in the South Downs National Park with; department demonstrations, attractions, local food and wine tasting, as well as a craft & trade fair, course & career advice, children's activities, farm displays and much more!
WSET Wine School London - Exploring Careers in Wine Event - 13 May 2025
Join us during National Wine Careers Week to discover routes into wine with our panel of industry insiders, hosted at WSET School London, 39-45 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF.
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Contact the team:
To get in touch with the team, press enquiries, or to find out more:
01273 890454
How can I help?
Campaign Toolkit, Resources and Guidance you need to be a part of National Wine Careers Week.
Working in Wine
Explore the stories and career journeys of professionals in the wine industry.
Jobs in Wine
Search some of the latest roles available in the Wine sector
Founding Partner | Nyetimber
One of the most compelling aspects of the wine industry is the diversity of roles that it offers. Whether you want to work fully outdoors, fully indoors, or a combination of the two, the wine industry has something for you. The same applies for people that want a highly technical role, or a fully creative one; wearing jeans and wellies all day, or sophisticated business attire – the wine industry can cater for all of that. In fact, I can’t think of any other sector with such a wide array of opportunities. And from whichever other field someone arrives, there will be transferrable skills that can be brought across. However I’d be remiss not to mention that the one universally required attribute is a capacity for hard work!
Founding Partner | Plumpton College
I’m incredibly proud to be launching the inaugural National Wine Careers Week – a campaign that shines a spotlight on one of the most exciting and misunderstood industries in the UK. Too often, people think studying wine is simply about developing an appreciation for it, but the reality is so much broader and richer.
The wine industry is a dynamic, global sector offering a vast range of career paths – from viticulture and vineyard management, to oenology, laboratory science, wine buying, marketing, and retail. It's a thriving field that needs passionate, skilled individuals to drive its continued growth and innovation.
By raising awareness of these opportunities, we hope to inspire the next generation to see wine not just as a product, but as a career – one that is as rewarding as it is diverse. National Wine Careers Week is a vital step in supporting the future of this industry.
Supporter | Michelle Brampton, CEO, WSET
We’re proud to support National Wine Careers Week – it’s a brilliant way to spotlight the huge variety of roles in this vibrant, global industry, especially to those not yet part of it. This is particularly important as we seek to build a more inclusive and diverse industry. At WSET, we’ve seen our students go on to become everything from sommeliers and winemakers to wine buyers, educators and entrepreneurs. We’re passionate about making drinks education more accessible and affordable, opening up career opportunities for all.
