Wine Careers week to attract new talent

National Wine Careers Week will return to Lewes this May, aiming to highlight the wide range of jobs in the growing UK wine industry. Organisers hope the event will inspire newcomers and help meet rising demand for skilled workers across the sector.

The week-long initiative, running from 9–16 May, was founded by Plumpton College and Nyetimber with support from Wine & Spirit Education Trust and WineGB. It aims to showcase career opportunities across viticulture, winemaking, logistics, marketing and hospitality as the UK wine sector continues to expand.

Despite economic pressures such as declining consumption and higher excise duties, the British wine industry has grown strongly in recent years. WineGB estimates the UK wine sector contributes around £8.9 billion to the UK economy and supports more than 400,000 jobs, while the domestic UK wine industry employs 3,300 full-time equivalent roles and create 13,000 seasonal jobs per year. Vineyard area has tripled over the past decade as English and Welsh wines, particularly sparkling styles, gain increasing attention from critics and consumers.

Events during the week will take place both online and in-person, with industry ambassadors sharing career stories and practical advice on entering the trade.

Further information can be found at www.winecareersweek.co.uk