Wine Business Lecturer

• Company: Plumpton College
• Closing Date: 22-06-2025
• Location: Plumpton, Lewes BN7 3AE
• Salary: up to £34,463
• Hours: 37.5 per week
• Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

Shape the Future of Wine Business Education 

Are you passionate about the global wine industry and ready to inspire the next generation of professionals? Join Plumpton College – the UK’s centre of excellence for wine education – as our new Wine Business Lecturer and become part of an ambitious and progressive institution renowned for its world-class wine provision. 

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable educator with industry experience and a strong grounding in global wine business practices – from marketing and branding to wine legislation, sales, and export. Whether you're an experienced lecturer or looking to transition from the industry into teaching, we offer the support and professional development to help you thrive. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Deliver dynamic, high-quality lessons that engage and motivate students. 

• Plan and assess to ensure learner success, from enrolment through to progression. 

• Lead curriculum development and help shape innovative, industry-aligned programmes. 

• Provide individual support through tutorials, tracking student progress, and delivering meaningful feedback. 

• Play an active role in marketing and recruitment events, promoting our unique offering in wine education. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• A recognised teaching qualification (or willingness to gain one) and Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. 

• In-depth knowledge of the wine industry, including sales, export/import, marketing, and regulations. 

• A passion for teaching and student development, with evidence of delivering excellent outcomes. 

• Strong communication, IT, and organisational skills, with a commitment to continuous professional growth. 

• A team player who’s ready to make a difference in a forward-thinking and supportive environment. 

Why Join Us? 
Plumpton College is a professional, enterprising, and supportive organisation with a unique campus and international reputation. You’ll benefit from: 

• A competitive salary
• Up to 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and up to 5 efficiency days at Christmas
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive CPD and in-house teacher training (where applicable)
• We have signed the Menopause Pledge to support employees
• We are a Disability Confident Committed employer
• A supported 6-month probationary period with a structured induction process
• A coaching culture with L5 trained coaches in-house
• TOTUM card for high street discounts and eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card
• Regular networking events to facilitate support and collaboration focussed on menopause, LGBTQ+, men’s health, and bereavement
• Well attended EDI and Sustainability committees making positive changes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free cake and a hot drink on your birthday
• Staff social events at Christmas and in the summer
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted Plumpton wine
• Discounts on Plumpton courses
• Free eye tests
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free use of the onsite gym.

Be part of something extraordinary. Inspire the next generation of wine professionals. 

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.