Business Operations Manager
(Wine Jobs:
Management & Administration)
Full Time
Wiston Estate - Washington, West Sussex,
England
We are recruiting for a new role here at Wiston Estate – Business Operations Manager – which will be a central role in the operational daily running of the estate. Based in the heart of West Sussex, Wiston is a rural estate comprising one of the UK’s most awarded sparkling wine producers, Chalk Restaurant, a Cellar Door with Tour & Tasting experiences and events, and multiple enterprises including regenerative farming, forestry, countryside stewardship and land management.
The successful candidate will have varied experience in implementing process/efficiencies within a production facility, cost reduction and improvement of standards and service provision. We are looking for a team leader who can encourage a strong sense of pride in the Wiston products and manage multiple stake holders. Second to none organisational skills and attention to detail will be key.
If you are inspired to work for an exciting, ever-evolving and enterprising rural estate – get in touch.
REQUIRED / ESSENTIAL:
Minimum 3 years business operations experience within SMEs/growing organisations.
Proven experience of implementing process/efficiencies within a production facility, cost reduction and improvement of standards and service provision.
Proven experience of operating a cloud-based ERP system and fully competent in Microsoft Office
Strong and varied communication skills with demonstrable experience of collaborating with multiple stakeholders.
Second to none organizational skills / outstanding attention to detail.
Impeccable use of written English language and excellent interpersonal skills.
Full drivers’ license (due to rural location) – role is based on site full time. The nature of our business may be seasonal and some evening and weekend work may be required at peak times.
Full right to work in the UK.
DESIRED:
BSc in Business Management
Experience within a winery production environment
An engineering background or experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
Interest in and understanding of ‘purpose led’ organisations.
Fork Lift License.
£45-£50K