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We employ almost 200 people across our head office in Norwich and our distribution centres in Preston and Bolton.
Supporting Wellbeing
Whilst this has always been a hugely important focus for us, the Covid-19 pandemic has only amplified our awareness of and the need for wellbeing to be discussed in open forum amongst colleagues. It is an area where we are keen to do as much as possible, and with Covid-19 restrictions lifting and the move to a more hybrid working approach, it has never been more important for us to take practical measures to support every person within the business.
Our managers complete ‘Mental Health in the Workplace’ training, run by Mind, to help equip them to deal This will help equip these managers to deal with a range of scenarios, both in terms of spotting signs that people may be struggling and understanding how to best support them.
In addition, our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers employees access to fully funded counselling sessions which are available online and in person. It also provides a range of services offering advice on a variety of personal and workplace concerns, including legal and debt management.
Diversity and Inclusion
Each and every employee is fundamental to the success of our business. We are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace that respects and values each employee’s individuality, background and experience.
Virgin Wines is an equal opportunities employer. We work hard to create a culture where our staff can feel empowered and confident that they have an opportunity to grow and progress within our business regardless of age, gender, race and background.
You can read our Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.
Training and Development
It is important that all our staff feel that they are knowledgeable about the products we sell, which is why every employee is offered the chance to complete a Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) qualification, all the way up to Level 4 diploma, that is fully funded by the Company. We even have our very own in-house trainer. Currently more than 50% of our staff hold a Level 2 WSET qualification. Within our Wine Advisor team 25% also hold the advanced Level 3 WSET qualification, also funded by us.
We understand the importance of self-development, both within a current role and also to help people progress to a new role or career. We support this by funding other external qualifications that our people are passionate about too, helping many to reach their wider career goals.
Our Causes
Our mission to look out for others extends beyond our own employees to include those within our wider industry and beyond.
We are delighted to partner with industry wellness initiative The Drinks Trust and mental health charity Growing Well, to support those struggling with mental health issues throughout the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond.
