Group HR Director
1 day ago
City of London
Nyetimber is a pioneering luxury brand and multiple award-winning English sparkling wine producer. Our story is one of many firsts; we were the first to pioneer the now-established style of English sparkling wine; we were the first to grow the renowned grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier in England exclusively for producing sparkling wine; and the estate where our vines were first planted, was first mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086 by its then Anglo-Saxon name “Nyetimbraha”. Quality is key to absolutely everything we do at Nyetimber and there is a constant strive for perfection. We produce exceptional sparkling wine, but always keep in mind that the reference to exceptional goes beyond wine, it extends to every touch point of the brand. The Group HR Director will work closely with the CEO and COO, playing a central role in aligning our people, structures, and capabilities with the strategic goals of the business. Balancing big-picture vision with hands-on execution, the successful candidate will lead a confident and solutions-focused HR function, responsible for all aspects of people and culture across the Group. The remit of the role includes the full spectrum of human resources leadership, encompassing talent acquisition, organisational design, leadership development, employee engagement, performance management, and cultural transformation. A particularly important focus will be the ongoing integration of The Lakes Distillery into the broader Nyetimber Group, ensuring consistency and alignment across HR systems, policies, processes, and values. The Group HR Director will be instrumental in embedding a cohesive culture across both organisations, while supporting operational efficiency and business continuity during this transitional phase. RESPONSIBILITIES: People & Culture Strategy • Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy, aligned with Nyetimber’s commercial business objectives and long-term growth ambitions., • Drive a high-performance culture that reflects the company’s values, encouraging engagement, collaboration, and innovation., • Lead cultural transformation initiatives to support business growth, change management and employee experience. Reporting and Communication • Maintain a regular reporting structure to the leadership team on all people-related matters, including workforce planning, talent development, and organisational health., • Ensure open, transparent, and strategic communication with leadership, providing insights and recommendations on HR initiatives that support business growth. HR Operations & Compliance • Ensure all HR policies, procedures, and operations comply with employment laws, industry regulations, and best practices., • Oversee HR systems and technologies to improve operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making., • Assess and mitigate people-related risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance with legal standards. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning, • Oversee recruitment strategies to attract and retain top talent as the business grows., • Implement employer branding initiatives to position Nyetimber as an employer of choice in the luxury sector., • Oversee the integration of The Lakes’ HR strategy and operations into the Group, developing and implementing a comprehensive HR framework, including workforce planning, talent development and culture strategies, to ensure a seamless transition. Learning & Development • Design and implement training programs that drive professional growth, and support excellence in leadership and across the business., • Foster a culture of continuous learning, ensuring employees have access to best-in-class development opportunities., • Compensation, Benefits & Performance Management, • Oversee the development of competitive compensation and benefits structures to attract and retain top talent., • Implement performance management frameworks that ensure accountability, continuous feedback, and recognition of excellence QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Proven track record of senior HR leadership, preferably with experience in entrepreneurial businesses and those in growth mode, demonstrating the ability to scale HR functions effectively and be flexible in a fast-paced, innovative environment., • Ability to develop, execute, and refine a robust strategic people plan, ensuring flexibility to adapt to growth and changing business priorities., • Ability to build strong relationships at all levels, working closely with the senior leadership team to align HR strategy with commercial goals., • A commercially focused, solutions-driven mindset, with the ability to balance strategic business objectives with practical and people-centric solutions., • Demonstrates strong strategic leadership ability with a broad, helicopter view of all HR operations, while remaining actively engaged and accessible to the HR team with a hands-on and proactive approach., • Proven ability to drive change and build a high-performance culture in a fast-paced, evolving business environment., • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams while driving accountability and professional growth., • Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all levels., • Strong ethical standards, including a belief in Nyetimber’s values and motivators and a commitment to integrity., • Ability to act as a trusted advisor, maintaining confidentiality and integrity while championing best practices in HR governance and compliance., • Experience of working in founder-led or family-owned businesses, with an understanding of how to navigate unique cultural and leadership dynamics, would be considered advantageous. THE NYETIMBER EXPERIENCE • Be a part of the world renowned English sparkling wine and multi award winning wine producer., • Work for a true British heritage brand, • Hybrid Working Policy (4:1 Office:Home), • Beautiful central London office, • Excellent development, growth, and progression opportunities, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Generous staff purchasing privileges., • 5% Pension, • Life Assurance, • Simply Health Cash plan, • Perkbox