Lecturer in Wine Production
- Company: Plumpton College
- Closing Date: 29-08-2025
- Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
- Salary: up to £35,496 pro rata for hours worked
- Hours: 15 per week
Description
Lecturer in Wine Production
Plumpton, East Sussex | 15 hours per week | 6-month contract
Salary: up to £35,496 (pro rata), dependent on experience
Shape the future of UK wine production. Teach. Inspire. Lead.
Plumpton College, home to the UK’s Centre of Excellence in Wine Education, is seeking an experienced wine production professional to join our expert team as a Lecturer in Wine Production.
In this specialist role, you’ll deliver industry-relevant teaching across practical and theoretical elements of our programmes, helping students develop the technical skills and knowledge essential for success in the growing UK and global wine industry.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in commercial wine production, ideally in the UK or similar climates
- A formal qualification in viticulture, oenology, or a related field (or significant industry experience)
- Teaching qualification
- A passion for mentoring the next generation of wine professionals
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, professional approach
What We Offer:
- A supportive teaching environment in a leading land and environment college
- Access to world-class vineyard, winery, and laboratory facilities
- Professional development
- Staff benefits including pension scheme, CPD, and discounts on Plumpton short courses & wine
Contract:
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6-month fixed term in the first instance
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15 hours per week
Join us and help shape the future of the wine industry through education.
We reserve the right to call candidates to interview/withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as soon as possible.
Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and is dedicated to pursuing non-discriminatory policies and practices and eliminating unfair discrimination on any basis.
Plumpton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
How to apply for this role
Applying for jobs at Plumpton College
Please complete both documents, the Application Form and Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form and return to:
Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk
Post: Plumpton College, Human Resources, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr. Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE
Telephone: 01273 892036
Please note that in order to complete these forms digitally you will need to open them using PDF software on a laptop or desktop device.
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Post: Plumpton College, Human Resources, Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Nr. Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE
Telephone: 01273 892036
