Scotch Whiskymaker

figure stylewidthpxmaxwidthpximg srchttpsimagesteamtailorcdncomimagessteamtailorproductiongallerypicturevimageuploadsebdcfceadaeceoriginalpng altcbwpng width height stylewidthpxmaxwidthpxheightpxfigurepstrongbrstrongstrongCompass Box Whisky Scotch WhiskymakerstrongbrstrongRichmond LondonstrongemstrongbrstrongemppemWill you help us show the world the limitless possibilities of Scotch whiskyemppWere a small and growing company focused on reinventing the spirit we love so much And were looking for a new whiskymaker to join us as we look to the futureppYoull be a key member of the whiskymaking team where whisky assessment nosing tasting and discussion is a key part of the role During your first months well mentor you into our whiskymaking culture Well teach you our processes language and philosophy while giving you handson responsibilities ppstrongWhy We Need YoustrongppWere in need of someone with strong fundamentals in Scotch whisky sensory assessment to share the growing responsibilities of our whiskymaking team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of what we do You will be responsible for cask assessment blending and supporting the continuous improvement and innovation of our whisky portfolio Youll become a public face of our business through brand ambassadorial work to share what we do with the world We need you if you are someone who has a love for the creativity of whiskymaking and also enjoys sharing their whisky knowledge with othersppstrongOur BusinessstrongppOur mission is to show the world the limitless possibilities of Scotch whisky To do so the central focus of our business is making compelling whiskies that stand amongst the best in the world Our business is growing and we have much ambition for the future Currently we are a team of people with our main office and blending room in London We also have team members based in the US and France Our whiskies are distributed globally with primary markets in North America and EuropeppstrongOur Whiskymaking PhilosophystrongppWe are looking for someone whose whiskymaking worldview aligns with ours We have a distinct philosophy and set of principles that guide our approach to creating whiskies Read about our Whiskymaking Philosophy at the link a hrefhttpswwwcompassboxwhiskycomwhiskymakingphilosophy targetblankherea to see if its a good fit for youppstrongWho will be right by your sidestrongppYoull be reporting to our Whisky Forecasting Manager & Whiskymaker You will also be collaborating closely with our Marketing and Operations teams As whiskymaking is at the heart of our business youll be exposed to all functional areas and team members over timeppstrongWhere it all happensstrongppYoull be based in our London office and blending room located in Richmond The role will require a moderate amount of travel from time to time for brand ambassadorial dutiesppstrongYou will have some important responsibilitiesstrongpulliOur aim is to provide you with a year of handson mentorship to prepare you for full responsibility over some of the key areas of our whiskymakingulliCore Range whisky development cask assessment blend prototyping and approvals for the vattings throughout the year for all our core range whiskiesliliNewmake whisky management monitoring newmake fillings each month working closely with our supply partnersliulliliYou will also support our Whisky Forecast Manager & Whiskymaker in the creation and development of Limited Edition whiskies and other new productsliliYoull play an important role in helping us share our whiskies with the world by representing us from timetotime at whisky fairs special events and in our blending roomliulpstrongA little bit about youstrongppWe seek someone for this role who is an imaginative thoughtful tactician Someone who enjoys taking unconventional approaches in life in the service of a bigpicture plan Someone who thrives on collaboration with others And someone who wants to be part of team and a business trying to make a difference in our industryppstrongDoes this list describe youstrongpulliYou see opportunities not barriersliliYoure full of positive energy liliNew opportunities to improve ways of working are always out there youre quick to spot them and make great things happenliliYoure nature is to be open transparent and inclusiveliliYoure proud to have exceptional personal integrity and strive always to do the right thing liulpstrongHeres what were looking for professionally speakingstrongpulliA degreelevel educationliliProven professional experience in the sensory assessment of Scotch whiskyliliAn appreciation of whisky blending ideally with practical experience in this arealiliKnowledge of whisky production processes including cask selection and at least a basic understanding of maturation scienceliliOutstanding organisational and timemanagement skills with an ability to clearly prioritise and manage workliliCool under pressure and good at managing deadlines with an ability to handle multiple projects at once liliConfident with digital technologysoftware particularly ExcelliliAn interest in aligning a philosophy of sustainability with the operational side of business liulpstrongWant to know more about usstrongppRead about our Principles and Practices a hrefhttpwwwcompassboxwhiskycompdfCompassBoxWhiskyPrinciplesandPracticespdfhereappAnd finally perhaps the most important point of allppemstrongEverybody is welcome And we mean everybodystrongemppWhatever your background we want to hear from you If youd love to work with us wed love to hear from youppstrongClosing Date st November strongpfigureliteyoutube videoidXfuqCIAFb titlePlay Videoliteyoutubefigurepstrongbrstrongp